The Imam’s Doubt Regarding the Recitation of al-Fatihah After Rising from Ruku'
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Question:
He says: If the imam doubts whether he recited al-Fatihah or not, and this is after rising from ruku', should he pay attention to this doubt or not?
Answer:
If he doubts regarding the omission of an obligatory act, such as his omission, then the one who doubts about omitting an obligatory act is like the one who omitted it. He invalidates that rak'ah and makes the one after it take its place. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
He says: If the imam doubts whether he recited al-Fatihah or not, and this is after rising from ruku', should he pay attention to this doubt or not?
Answer:
If he doubts regarding the omission of an obligatory act, such as his omission, then the one who doubts about omitting an obligatory act is like the one who omitted it. He invalidates that rak'ah and makes the one after it take its place. He completes his prayer and performs the prostration for forgetfulness. Yes.
Source
شرح كتاب المنتقى من أخبار المصطفى صلى الله عليه وسلم، بداية من أبواب صفة الوضوء فرضه وسننه — islamhouse.com (1:07:52)
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