The Ruling on the Prostration for Forgetfulness, Its Obligatoriness, and Its Recommended Nature
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Question:
What is the ruling, Shaykh Salih, on the prostration for forgetfulness?
Answer:
The prostration for forgetfulness differs in that some of it is obligatory and some is recommended. The prostration for forgetfulness due to leaving an obligatory part of the prayer by mistake is obligatory, because it is a compensation. As for the prostration for forgetfulness due to doubt in the prayer, this is to humiliate Satan. The one who prays, if he doubts, builds on his predominant assumption, completes his prayer, and prostrates for forgetfulness to humiliate Satan. Yes.
What is the ruling, Shaykh Salih, on the prostration for forgetfulness?
Answer:
The prostration for forgetfulness differs in that some of it is obligatory and some is recommended. The prostration for forgetfulness due to leaving an obligatory part of the prayer by mistake is obligatory, because it is a compensation. As for the prostration for forgetfulness due to doubt in the prayer, this is to humiliate Satan. The one who prays, if he doubts, builds on his predominant assumption, completes his prayer, and prostrates for forgetfulness to humiliate Satan. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 18 من 28/شرح كتاب آداب المشي إلى الصلاة/الواجبات التي تسقط/صالح الفوزان/الفقه/كبار العلماء — youtube.com (4:22)
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