What is the ruling on a man who makes a mistake behind his imam? Does he have to perform the prostration for forgetfulness, or does the imam bear it on his behalf?

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The questioner : A man makes a mistake behind his imam. Does he have to perform the prostration for forgetfulness, or does the imam bear it on his behalf?

The Shaykh : He (peace and blessings be upon him) said:

The imam is a guarantor

الإمام ضامن

, so he does not have to perform the prostration.

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