The Difference Between a Pillar and an Obligation in Prayer
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Question:
Finally, you ask: What is the difference between a pillar and an obligation?
Answer:
A pillar in the prayer is one that, if it is left out, the prayer is not valid without it. As for an obligation, if it is left out due to forgetfulness, one performs the prostration for forgetfulness. A pillar is not excused by forgetfulness; if it is left out and not performed, it is like leaving out a complete unit of prayer. As for an obligation, if it is left out due to forgetfulness, the prayer is valid and remains valid, and the prostration for forgetfulness is obligatory upon him.
Finally, you ask: What is the difference between a pillar and an obligation?
Answer:
A pillar in the prayer is one that, if it is left out, the prayer is not valid without it. As for an obligation, if it is left out due to forgetfulness, one performs the prostration for forgetfulness. A pillar is not excused by forgetfulness; if it is left out and not performed, it is like leaving out a complete unit of prayer. As for an obligation, if it is left out due to forgetfulness, the prayer is valid and remains valid, and the prostration for forgetfulness is obligatory upon him.
Source
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