What is the ruling on one who leaves the recitation of al-Fatihah in the prayer out of forgetfulness?
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Question:
And another did not recite al-Fatihah in the first rak'ah, so what is required of him? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The first rak'ah is invalid, and the second is considered the first. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. As for if the time has passed and he did not remember that he left al-Fatihah until after he had already said the taslim, he stands up immediately and performs a rak'ah and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. As for if he did not remember until after a period of time, or after his wudu' was broken, he repeats the prayer from the beginning. Yes.
And another did not recite al-Fatihah in the first rak'ah, so what is required of him? May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
The first rak'ah is invalid, and the second is considered the first. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. As for if the time has passed and he did not remember that he left al-Fatihah until after he had already said the taslim, he stands up immediately and performs a rak'ah and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. As for if he did not remember until after a period of time, or after his wudu' was broken, he repeats the prayer from the beginning. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من ترك قراءة الفاتحة في الصلاة ناسيًا؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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