What should a worshipper do if, after rising from the prostration of recitation (sujud al-tilawah), they inadvertently recite Al-Fatiha?
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Repeating Al-Fatiha in a single rak'ah does not invalidate the prayer, whether done out of forgetfulness or intentionally. It is recommended for one who repeats it to perform the prostration of forgetfulness ( as-sahw). Imam An-Nawawi stated that repeating it out of forgetfulness does no harm, and repeating it intentionally does not invalidate the prayer according to the soundest opinion. Ibn Hajar Al-Haytami issued a stating that it is (recommended) to perform the prostration of forgetfulness for repeating Al-Fatiha.
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