What is the ruling if one of the seven limbs of prostration is raised in forgetfulness?
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The questioner : Regarding prostrating on the seven limbs?
The Shaykh : Huh?
The questioner : Prostrating on the seven limbs?
The Shaykh : Yes, the seven, or the seven?
The questioner : The seven.
The Shaykh : The seven, yes.
The questioner : If one raises... a hand in forgetfulness, what is the ruling on the prostration?
The Shaykh : We say that if the limb is raised for most of the prostration, the prostration is not valid. However, if it is for a part of the prostration, such as if something itches, yes, or an insect crawls on him and he shakes his leg, then there is nothing wrong with it. The criterion is the majority.
The questioner : In forgetfulness or ignorance?
The Shaykh : In forgetfulness or ignorance, because a pillar is not dropped due to ignorance.
The questioner : He repeats the rak'ah.
The Shaykh : No... he repeats the rak'ah. We say he repeats the prostration; he stands up and then repeats the prostration in a valid manner.
The Shaykh : Huh?
The questioner : Prostrating on the seven limbs?
The Shaykh : Yes, the seven, or the seven?
The questioner : The seven.
The Shaykh : The seven, yes.
The questioner : If one raises... a hand in forgetfulness, what is the ruling on the prostration?
The Shaykh : We say that if the limb is raised for most of the prostration, the prostration is not valid. However, if it is for a part of the prostration, such as if something itches, yes, or an insect crawls on him and he shakes his leg, then there is nothing wrong with it. The criterion is the majority.
The questioner : In forgetfulness or ignorance?
The Shaykh : In forgetfulness or ignorance, because a pillar is not dropped due to ignorance.
The questioner : He repeats the rak'ah.
The Shaykh : No... he repeats the rak'ah. We say he repeats the prostration; he stands up and then repeats the prostration in a valid manner.