If I stand for a second rak'ah in the witr prayer, is it permissible to change my intention and make it two rak'ahs, then pray the witr?
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Question:
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If I forget in the witr prayer and stand for a second rak'ah, is it permissible, if I forget in the witr prayer and stand for a second rak'ah, is it permissible for me to change my intention and make it two rak'ahs and pray the witr after that?
Answer:
No, sit down. If you did this while forgetting, sit down and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
We say: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. If I forget in the witr prayer and stand for a second rak'ah, is it permissible, if I forget in the witr prayer and stand for a second rak'ah, is it permissible for me to change my intention and make it two rak'ahs and pray the witr after that?
Answer:
No, sit down. If you did this while forgetting, sit down and perform the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3545- 4717] إذا قمت لركعة ثانية في صلاة الوتر فهل يجوز تغيير نيتي وأجعلها ركعتين ثم أصلي الوتر؟ — youtube.com
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