Mistakes in Prayer
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What should one do who made a mistake in the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw), such as forgetting to say "Rabbighfir li" (My Lord, forgive me) between the two prostrations, or whose ablution was invalidated during it?
Are the prayers in which the worshiper did not say "Allahu Akbar" when rising from prostration to the resting posture, and then stood up without saying "Allahu Akbar," required to be repeated, especially since he was aware of this error and his negligence in asking about it at the time?
Does the prayer of one who salaamed out of forgetfulness and then performed the Takbirat al-Ihram become invalidated, knowing that it was not necessary for him?
Is it obligatory to repeat the Tashahhud after the prostration of forgetfulness (Sajdat al-Sahw)?
Is the prayer of one who joins the Imam during the first Tashahhud valid if he then doubts whether he pronounced the opening Takbir (Takbirat al-Ihram) or not?
Does the Imam's prayer become void if he intended to pray 'Isha then believed it was Maghrib prayer during the Salah, and does the prayer of those behind him become void?
What is the ruling for someone who forgets the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) in prayer? Does their prayer become invalid as a result? How can this be rectified? And is it obligatory to interrupt a supererogatory prayer (sunnah prayer) to make it up?
How can I teach my illiterate mother to correct her mistakes in prayer without her thinking that I am showing off my knowledge?
Is the prostration of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw) obligatory for the worshipper if he doubts having omitted a obligatory act, then becomes strongly convinced that he did perform it, and when would that be? And is it obligatory for him if he doubts having omitted a obligatory act, then becomes absolutely certain that he did perform it, and when would that that be?
Should a woman repeat her prayer if she prayed Jumu'ah (Friday prayer) in the Grand Mosque, thinking it was four rak'ahs, recited the first tashahhud in the last tashahhud, and said the tasleem with the Imam?
What is the ruling on someone who pronounced the opening "takbeerat al-ihram" in the second rak'ah by mistake, thinking it was the third, and is prostration of forgetfulness (sujood as-sahw) obligatory upon him? And what should he do if he forgot the prostration of forgetfulness and did not remember it until just before Fajr?
What are the consequences for one who does not perform the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujood al-sahw) in an obligatory prayer, whether praying alone or behind an imam?
What is the ruling on the prayer of one who sat for the final Tashahhud but forgot the wording of the Tashahhud?
What is the ruling on the prayer of someone who forgot the takbir (exclaiming "Allahu Akbar") when rising from the second prostration, completed their prayer, then remembered after the taslim (salutation of peace ending the prayer) and performed a third prostration, then performed the prostrations of forgetfulness (sujud al-sahw)? And is the prayer of someone who did not perform the third prostration valid?
Is the prayer of one who recites aloud in the first rak'ah of the Sunnah prayer of Maghrib, then recites silently in the second, and performs sujood as-sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) valid?
Is the prostration of forgetfulness obligatory for one who repeats a verse in prayer for verification or out of doubt? What is the ruling on previous prayers in which he did not perform the prostration of forgetfulness? Is there a difference between one who did not grasp the meaning and one who repeated it out of doubt or for verification? Does the ruling apply to one afflicted by obsessive doubts (al-waswās)? And when should the prostration of forgetfulness be performed?
What is the ruling on praying behind an imam who does not articulate the Takbirat al-Ihram properly, and is the prayer of the congregant valid in this situation?
Is sujood as-sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) obligatory for one who sufficed with saying "Subbuh Quddus, Rabb al-Mala'ikah wa ar-Ruh" (Glorified, Most Holy, Lord of the' Angels and the Spirit) in rukoo' (bowing) and sujood (prostration) and did not say "Subhana Rabbi al-Adheem" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great) or "Subhana Rabbi al-A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High)?
Does doubt affect the validity of prayer, and is there a difference of opinion regarding this?
Is a prayer valid behind an imam who makes mistakes in vocalizing the Fatiha, such as by pronouncing the letter "nun" in "Ar-Rahman" with a damma and the letter "ba" in "Rabb" with a damma?
Is the prayer valid if the worshiper doubts having said "Rabbana wa Lakal Hamd" (Our Lord, to You be all praise) after rising from bowing?
If one doubts during prostration in the last Rak'ah of the 'Ishā prayer whether they performed the Rukū', does this necessitate repeating the Rukū', completing the prayer, and performing the prostration of forgetfulness (Sujud as-Sahw)? And is this action correct, and is the prayer considered valid?
What is the ruling on saying "Sami' Allahu liman hamidah" (Allah hears the one who praises Him) and "Rabbana wa lakal-hamd" (Our Lord, to You be all praise) outside their designated places, whether by omission, addition, or error in timing, knowing that some of them are said during transition and some after completing the standing (i'tidal)?
Is Sujud Al-Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) obligatory when one forgets the number of times of Tasbeeh (glorification) in Rukoo' (bowing) and Sujud (prostration), and when should it be performed during the prayer, and is anything required after it, and is the prayer valid in this case?