The ruling on the prostration for forgetfulness for one who leaves the sunnah of the Fajr prayer
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The questioner : Regarding a man who always recites the qunut in the Fajr prayer, but then forgot to recite it and performed the prostration for forgetfulness,
The Shaykh : Yes, if he considers it a sunnah, then he has left it. This is based on what we mentioned.
The questioner : But as for those behind him who are praying in congregation.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is obligatory for them to follow him.
The Shaykh : Yes, if he considers it a sunnah, then he has left it. This is based on what we mentioned.
The questioner : But as for those behind him who are praying in congregation.
The Shaykh : Yes, it is obligatory for them to follow him.
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قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 1957إمام كان يقنت في صلاة الفجر ثم نسيها فسجد للسهو...📔 الشرح الممتع على زاد المستقنع - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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