What is the ruling on one who makes a mistake in reciting the Qur’an during prayer?
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Errors in reciting the Quran during prayer are of two types:
1. Errors that do not change the meaning (minor لحن): These do not affect the validity of the prayer, but it is recommended to learn correct recitation.
2. Errors that change the meaning:
If the error is in Al-Fatihah: It invalidates the prayer, because Al-Fatihah is a pillar [of prayer], and an error that changes its meaning compromises it.
If the error is not in Al-Fatihah: It does not invalidate the prayer.
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