What is the ruling on one who adds a rak'ah to the witr prayer?
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh! The questioner says: I prayed the witr prayer, then I added a second rak'ah to the witr. Should I repeat the prayer, or should I perform the prostration for forgetfulness?
The Shaykh:
You perform the prostration for forgetfulness, because this is an extra rak'ah. This second rak'ah is extra. You perform the prostration for forgetfulness, and the witr is not invalidated. Yes.
The presenter:
You count it.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Honorable Shaykh! The questioner says: I prayed the witr prayer, then I added a second rak'ah to the witr. Should I repeat the prayer, or should I perform the prostration for forgetfulness?
The Shaykh:
You perform the prostration for forgetfulness, because this is an extra rak'ah. This second rak'ah is extra. You perform the prostration for forgetfulness, and the witr is not invalidated. Yes.
The presenter:
You count it.
The Shaykh:
And Allah the Exalted knows best, and may Allah send blessings and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من زاد ركعة في صلاة الوتر؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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