What is the ruling on one who raises one of the seven limbs of prostration out of forgetfulness or due to a need during prostration?
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The Shaykh : It is said that some of the worshippers raise one of the seven limbs during prostration out of forgetfulness or due to a need, such as an itch or the like. Is their prayer valid?
And if it is not so, is he required to repeat it?
Prostration is upon the seven limbs. If one raises one of the limbs in all of the prostrations, then there is no doubt that he has not prostrated, because he did not comply with the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). But if he raises some of them, either out of forgetfulness or, as I said, due to an itch that occupied him, and then he returns to it shortly, then it appears that there is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills.
And if it is not so, is he required to repeat it?
Prostration is upon the seven limbs. If one raises one of the limbs in all of the prostrations, then there is no doubt that he has not prostrated, because he did not comply with the command of the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him). But if he raises some of them, either out of forgetfulness or, as I said, due to an itch that occupied him, and then he returns to it shortly, then it appears that there is nothing wrong with it, if Allah wills.