Mistakes in Prayer
683 questions
Must the prayer be repeated – only – by the Imam who forgot the last prostration and then performed the two prostrations of forgetfulness after being alerted by the congregants, or by the congregants as well? And what should he do if the congregants have already left?
Is the husband, in his desire to divorce his wife who does not pray regularly, divulges marital secrets, and swears falsely, acting in accordance with Islamic law, despite his attempts at advising her and the intervention of her family, and considering that they have an infant child?
Is my prayer valid, or must I repeat it, after the Imam made a mistake in the Dhuhr prayer by sitting for the Tashahhud in the third rak'ah, and did not perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood al-sahw) until three minutes after finishing the prayer, knowing that I intended to repeat the prayer between the tasleem and the prostration of forgetfulness?
How do I deal with recurrent doubt about the number of rakats? Should I base my decision on what I predominantly think, or on the higher number? And do I have to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) in both cases?
Is it obligatory to correct the imam when he repeatedly makes mistakes in reciting the Qur’an, changing the meaning, or changing words without changing the meaning, knowing that he rejects advice and it is difficult for the mosque administration to replace him?
Do the prayers that were performed out of ignorance and obsessive doubts, which led to strange actions such as verbalizing the intention or repeatedly performing the prostration of forgetfulness, have to be made up, given that their number or timing is not remembered in relation to the period of apostasy?
What is the reason for the confusion and stuttering when leading friends in congregational prayer, despite mastering recitation and tajwid when praying alone?
What should one do who led people in the Maghrib prayer, performing it as two rak’ahs, thinking it was permissible to shorten it, and then re-prayed alone without informing the congregants?
Is a wife sinful for disliking her husband, whom she describes as "careless and irresponsible," and for not encouraging him to worship, such as for Fajr prayer, and for his missing congregational prayers?
Does the prayer become void if the Imam returns from standing for the third unit (rak'ah) – which is a pillar – to the first Tashahhud – which is a Sunnah – after he has fully stood up? And did the worshippers err when they said "Subhan Allah" to the Imam in this situation?
What is the ruling on praying behind someone who alters the form of the Tasleem, or does not pronounce the letter "hā" in the word "Allah"? And what is incumbent upon the worshipper in this situation?
Is the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) obligatory for the imam who forgot to say the takbir (Allahu Akbar) when rising from the prostration of recitation (sujud al-tilawah) in an obligatory prayer, and should it be before or after the salam?
Why does the worshipper's mind wander during prayer, despite seeking refuge in God from Satan?
Do the mistakes of a committed, remorseful girl—such as communicating with a young man, exchanging photos, and singing to him—affect her image in his eyes, and can he bring them up to her after marriage, given her fear of Allah’s punishment?
What is the ruling on the prayer of one who intended to pray Maghrib silently while leading the Dhuhr prayer, and what are the implications for the congregants?
Is the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) obligatory for the congregant (ma'mum) if he doubts the glorification (tasbih) of the bowing (ruku'), even if the imam did not prostrate?
What should one do if he erred in his prayer and did not know how many rak'ahs he had prayed, so he based it on the minimum, then became certain in the fifth rak'ah that his assumption was incorrect: should he continue with the fifth rak'ah and perform the prostration of forgetfulness, or should he cut it short for the tashahhud, or should he repeat the prayer?
How is the prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) performed for a missing rak'ah in prayer, and does it differ if the missing rak'ah is the second one?
Is Sujūd as-Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) obligatory if one does not recall performing the transitional takbīrāt during prayer?
Does making a mistake in repeating "Allahu Akbar" or stammering an incomprehensible utterance during prayer invalidate it?
When is building upon the greater in prayer not considered permissible, given that the whispers ceased for an entire day and then doubt returned the following day? And should doubt then be treated like ordinary doubt, building upon the lesser, considering that the criterion for habitual doubt is its occurrence once every day?
What is the ruling on one who faces difficulty pronouncing the name "Allah" and the takbir "Allahu Akbar" due to obsessive-compulsive disorder, and does that affect their devotion in prayer?
Should the questioner continue to pray and struggle against sin, or abandon prayer until she rids herself of her mistakes, or commit suicide to rid herself of her sins and weaknesses?
Is a latecomer who erred in the intention of sitting between the two prostrations and sitting for the Tashahhud required to perform the prostration of forgetfulness, and is he obliged to repeat the prayer if a long time has passed since it?