During the prayer and while reciting one of the chapters of the Qur'an, I forget a word or make a mistake in its wording, so what is the ruling on my prayer, knowing that when I encounter such
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The questioner : During the prayer and while reciting one of the chapters of the Qur'an, I forget a word or make a mistake in its wording, so what is the ruling on that prayer? Knowing that when I face such a situation, I do not continue the recitation in the chapter but rather bow and complete the prayer. I ask for your guidance in this matter?
The Shaykh : If this doubt that afflicts you frequently, then it is to be disregarded because it resembles the obsessive thoughts and illusions that have no basis. And if the doubt occurs occasionally, then if it is in al-Fatihah, you must be certain that you recited al-Fatihah completely without omitting anything. As for if it is in anything other than al-Fatihah, the matter is easy, because reciting what is in addition to al-Fatihah is not obligatory, but rather it is a recommended practice.
The Shaykh : If this doubt that afflicts you frequently, then it is to be disregarded because it resembles the obsessive thoughts and illusions that have no basis. And if the doubt occurs occasionally, then if it is in al-Fatihah, you must be certain that you recited al-Fatihah completely without omitting anything. As for if it is in anything other than al-Fatihah, the matter is easy, because reciting what is in addition to al-Fatihah is not obligatory, but rather it is a recommended practice.