The prostration for forgetfulness for the imam when he doubts the number of rak'ahs
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if one doubts the number of rak'ahs and is certain that the ma'mum (those praying behind him) did not alert him, especially since there are among them those who always alert him to any addition or omission?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: If one doubts the number of rak'ahs and is certain that the ma'mum did not alert him, especially since there are among them those who always alert him to any addition or omission, the question is: Is the prostration for forgetfulness obligatory for the imam in this case?
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes. If he doubts, the prostration for forgetfulness is prescribed for them. This is one of the causes for the prostration for forgetfulness.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, if one doubts the number of rak'ahs and is certain that the ma'mum (those praying behind him) did not alert him, especially since there are among them those who always alert him to any addition or omission?
The Shaykh:
Yes.
The questioner:
He says: If one doubts the number of rak'ahs and is certain that the ma'mum did not alert him, especially since there are among them those who always alert him to any addition or omission, the question is: Is the prostration for forgetfulness obligatory for the imam in this case?
The Shaykh:
Yes, yes. If he doubts, the prostration for forgetfulness is prescribed for them. This is one of the causes for the prostration for forgetfulness.
Source
مختصر زاد المعاد (للإمام محمد بن عبدالوهاب)، مختصر زاد المعاد [1] — alfawzan.live (1:19:16)
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