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Monday, 1 February 2016

Making a mistake while praying in congregation behind the imam

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Question

If, while praying in congregation behind the imam, I make a mistake in the performance of my prayer - like standing up after the second unit of prayer - do I have to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujûd al-sahw) on my own?

Answer

When a person who prays in congregation behind the imam forgets something, he is not supposed to perform the prostration of forgetfulness (sujûd al-sahw). The imam’s prayer will be sufficient for the imam himself and for those who pray behind him. 

`Umar has related that: “There is no prostration of forgetfulness for the one who prays behind the imam.” [This is a statement of `Umar. It is not authentically attributed to the Prophet (peace be upon him)] 

Also, this ruling conforms to the general principle about congregational prayer that was set forth by the Prophet (peace be upon him) when he said: “Verily, the imam is appointed for others to follow.” 

And Allah knows best.

-islamtoday.net

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