What is the ruling on intentionally leaving out the first tashahhud?
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The questioner : Intentionally leaving out the first tashahhud.
The Shaykh : It is a sin, but the prayer remains valid.
The questioner : And the prostration for forgetfulness is not required?
The Shaykh : You are saying intentionally.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : The prostration for forgetfulness is titled "forgetfulness."
The questioner: Yes.
The questioner: A unit ... .
The Shaykh : Just one, only one.
There is no god but Allah, there is no god but Allah.
The Shaykh : It is a sin, but the prayer remains valid.
The questioner : And the prostration for forgetfulness is not required?
The Shaykh : You are saying intentionally.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : The prostration for forgetfulness is titled "forgetfulness."
The questioner: Yes.
The questioner: A unit ... .
The Shaykh : Just one, only one.
There is no god but Allah, there is no god but Allah.
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