What is the ruling on one who leaves out the opening supplication (du'a al-istiftah) out of forgetfulness?
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Question:
If you forget the opening supplication and then remember it after the basmalah, do you go back to it?
Answer:
No, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is a recommended practice; if you leave it out, the prayer is valid. Praise be to Allah, its time has passed. Yes.
If you forget the opening supplication and then remember it after the basmalah, do you go back to it?
Answer:
No, it is a recommended practice (sunnah). It is a recommended practice; if you leave it out, the prayer is valid. Praise be to Allah, its time has passed. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من ترك دعاء الاستفتاح ناسيًا؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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