What is the ruling regarding an Imam who passes by a sajdat at-tilawah (prostration of recitation) during his Quranic recitation in the Fajr and Isha prayers – with the intention of completing the Quran – and does not perform it, justifying his action by stating it is disliked (makruh)? Is his statement correct according to the Maliki madhhab?
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The prostration of recitation ( al-Tilawah) is a according to the majority of scholars, including the Malikis. They dislike intentionally reciting it during obligatory prayers or sermons. However, if one recites it during an obligatory prayer, they should prostrate, unlike during a sermon.
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