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﴿ فَاسْأَلُوا أَهْلَ الذِّكْرِ إِن كُنتُمْ لَا تَعْلَمُونَ ﴾

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Reciting the beginning of al-Fatihah aloud by mistake and the prostration for forgetfulness

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Question:
He says: I am the imam of a mosque, and after I said the takbir of entering prayer, I recited the beginning of al-Fatihah aloud by mistake. Is the prostration for forgetfulness obligatory for me?

Answer:
It is recommended, but not obligatory. It is only recommended. If you prostrate, that is good, and if you do not prostrate, you owe nothing. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source لقاء مفتوح [الزلفي] — alfawzan.live (1:12:33)

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