Is the prostration for forgetfulness obligatory for one who is afflicted with many intrusive thoughts during prayer?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Shaykh Salih. The questioner, who is also from Algeria, has a question about the abundance of intrusive thoughts. He says: The scholars have differed on the issue of a man who is afflicted with many intrusive thoughts. Some scholars say that he must repeat the prayer, while others say that he performs the prostration for forgetfulness. What is the answer to this? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
One does not perform the prostration for forgetfulness because of intrusive thoughts, and the scholars do not hold that view. Intrusive thoughts are from Satan, so he should ignore them, seek refuge in Allah, and return to his prayer. He does not have to perform the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.