What is the correct view regarding the scholars' and jurists' disagreement on the taslim in prayer? Some of them hold that the taslim to the right and left is obligatory, while others say that the sunnah is two taslims and the obligatory one is a single taslim.
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The scholars and jurists differ regarding the taslim in prayer. Some of them hold that the taslim to the right and left is obligatory, while others say that the sunnah is two taslims and the obligatory one is a single taslim?
Answer: It is the latter. The two taslims are not both obligatory; rather, the obligatory one is the first taslim, which is a pillar of the prayer, and the prayer is not valid without this first taslim. As for the second taslim, it is a sunnah. It is a sunnah because it is established from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that at times he would say, "Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy." This is the pillar, and the prayer is not valid without this first taslim. As for the second taslim, it is a sunnah, and it is better to perform it, even if only occasionally.
The scholars and jurists differ regarding the taslim in prayer. Some of them hold that the taslim to the right and left is obligatory, while others say that the sunnah is two taslims and the obligatory one is a single taslim?
Answer: It is the latter. The two taslims are not both obligatory; rather, the obligatory one is the first taslim, which is a pillar of the prayer, and the prayer is not valid without this first taslim. As for the second taslim, it is a sunnah. It is a sunnah because it is established from the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) that at times he would say, "Peace be upon you and Allah's mercy." This is the pillar, and the prayer is not valid without this first taslim. As for the second taslim, it is a sunnah, and it is better to perform it, even if only occasionally.
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