Is it valid for an Imam to remember another Surah during recitation, interrupt the recitation, restart Surat Al-Fatihah, and then complete the prayer?
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The primary and preferable act for the worshiper is to recite a complete after Al-Fatihah. However, the basic recommendation is fulfilled by reciting any portion of the Quran. There is no objection to reciting throughout the prayer until the worshiper completes a ختمة (full recitation of the Quran). It is not appropriate to deliberately switch from one surah to another during prayer without a legitimate শরعي ( Shar'i) purpose. Similarly, intentionally repeating Al-Fatihah is either forbidden () or disliked (), though it does not invalidate the prayer according to the preponderant opinion.
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