The imam stands up for a fifth rak'ah, being certain that it is the fourth
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how should the imam act if he stands up for a fifth rak'ah, being certain that it is the fourth, and the ma'mum (those praying behind him) alert him? Is he required to go back, given his certainty that it is not an extra rak'ah?
Answer:
No, he is not required to go back, because the statement of the ma'mum only indicates a preponderance of probability, whereas he has a persistent certainty, so it is not accepted, and he is excused. If it becomes clear that he was mistaken, he is excused, and the prostration for forgetfulness is sufficient. He did not intentionally add the extra rak'ah, but he prostrates for the urge (shahwah).
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, how should the imam act if he stands up for a fifth rak'ah, being certain that it is the fourth, and the ma'mum (those praying behind him) alert him? Is he required to go back, given his certainty that it is not an extra rak'ah?
Answer:
No, he is not required to go back, because the statement of the ma'mum only indicates a preponderance of probability, whereas he has a persistent certainty, so it is not accepted, and he is excused. If it becomes clear that he was mistaken, he is excused, and the prostration for forgetfulness is sufficient. He did not intentionally add the extra rak'ah, but he prostrates for the urge (shahwah).
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 018 من 123 / شرح كتاب زاد المستقنع / الصلاة / سجود السهو / صالح الفوزان / الفقه / كبار العلماء — youtube.com (1:07:10)
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