Doubt Regarding the Number of Rak'ahs During Prayer
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Question:
What is the ruling on one who doubts the number of rak'ahs during prayer? And what is required of him?
Answer:
If this is a matter of waswas (whispers of doubt), he should leave it and not pay attention to it. However, if it is a valid doubt and he is accustomed to having waswas, he should build upon certainty. If he doubts whether he prayed three or four rak'ahs, he should consider it three, complete the fourth, and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. He should complete the prayer, build upon certainty, and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
What is the ruling on one who doubts the number of rak'ahs during prayer? And what is required of him?
Answer:
If this is a matter of waswas (whispers of doubt), he should leave it and not pay attention to it. However, if it is a valid doubt and he is accustomed to having waswas, he should build upon certainty. If he doubts whether he prayed three or four rak'ahs, he should consider it three, complete the fourth, and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. He should complete the prayer, build upon certainty, and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
Source
قناة «مؤسسة الدعوة الخيرية»، فتاوى على الهواء الفوزان 25-01-1438هـ — youtube.com (22:40)
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