The ruling on the prayer of one who led the people in prayer and forgot the sending of blessings upon the Prophet
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An imam prayed and forgot to send blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) while he was the imam. What is the ruling?The Shaykh: He prays.
The questioner: He forgot and said the closing salam.
The Shaykh: He returns to the tashahhud, sends blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), completes the tashahhud, and says the closing salam, then he performs the prostrations for forgetfulness.
The questioner: How does he inform the congregation if they have stood up and left?The Shaykh: Those who left owe nothing, but as for those who remained with him, they will follow his action.
The questioner: He forgot and said the closing salam.
The Shaykh: He returns to the tashahhud, sends blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family), completes the tashahhud, and says the closing salam, then he performs the prostrations for forgetfulness.
The questioner: How does he inform the congregation if they have stood up and left?The Shaykh: Those who left owe nothing, but as for those who remained with him, they will follow his action.