The Imam Adds a Rak'ah in Tarawih Due to Forgetfulness
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The questioner:
The questioner says: An imam led the people in the tarawih prayer for three rak'ahs, then after he had said the taslim, he was reminded, so he stood up and prayed one rak'ah, then said the taslim. What is the validity of his action?
The Shaykh:
There is no basis for this. He is credited with two rak'ahs, and the extra one is not counted. This is a mistake; it is considered a mistake from his prayer. His prayer is valid; he is credited with two rak'ahs, and the extra one is not counted.
The questioner:
The questioner says: We would like a word from you, Honorable Shaykh, regarding zihar.
The Shaykh:
However, he should prostrate twice for forgetfulness. If they remind him that he prayed three rak'ahs of tarawih, he should prostrate twice for forgetfulness. This is what is prescribed for him.
The questioner says: An imam led the people in the tarawih prayer for three rak'ahs, then after he had said the taslim, he was reminded, so he stood up and prayed one rak'ah, then said the taslim. What is the validity of his action?
The Shaykh:
There is no basis for this. He is credited with two rak'ahs, and the extra one is not counted. This is a mistake; it is considered a mistake from his prayer. His prayer is valid; he is credited with two rak'ahs, and the extra one is not counted.
The questioner:
The questioner says: We would like a word from you, Honorable Shaykh, regarding zihar.
The Shaykh:
However, he should prostrate twice for forgetfulness. If they remind him that he prayed three rak'ahs of tarawih, he should prostrate twice for forgetfulness. This is what is prescribed for him.
Source
لقاء مفتوح 20-09-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (24:25)
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