Is it obligatory for a man to say the closing salam a second time after the prostration for forgetfulness if he has already recited the tashahhud, made the supplication of the final tashahhud, and said the salam, and then prostrated twice for forgetfulness?

The questioner : After he said the salam, he prostrated for forgetfulness. Does he have to say the salam a second time after the forgetfulness?

The Shaykh : I mean, he finished the tashahhud, made the supplication, said the salam, and prostrated the two prostrations of forgetfulness.

The questioner : After the first salam.

The Shaykh : May Allah guide you, may Allah guide you. You are finishing my sentence.

The questioner: Go ahead.

The Shaykh : I did not finish your sentence. I am repeating your words to see if I am understanding you or not.

The questioner: Go ahead.

The Shaykh : And I told you, I mean, he recited the tashahhud, made the supplication of the final tashahhud, said the salam, and then prostrated the two prostrations of forgetfulness?

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh : Okay, what is the word "yes" like?

The questioner : May Allah reward you.

The Shaykh : The answer is that the second salam is necessary, because this second salam is the salam of exiting the prayer.

The questioner: Yes.

The Shaykh: Is the answer clear?

The questioner : May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And may Allah guide you, if Allah wills. Peace be upon you.