Ruling on repeating al-Fatihah or the like in prayer due to forgetfulness
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Question:
This questioner, Ashraf Muhammad, says: During prayer, I experience forgetfulness that compels me to recite al-Fatihah more than once, and likewise the tashahhud. Is this prayer permissible? And what is obligatory for me in such a case?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but what is prescribed for you is not to repeat it, and to seek refuge in Allah from Satan when you experience waswas (whispers). Recite al-Fatihah once, and the tashahhud once, and do not repeat them. If waswas come to you, seek refuge in Allah from Satan. Even if you do repeat them, the prayer is valid, and praise be to Allah.
The presenter : Okay.
This questioner, Ashraf Muhammad, says: During prayer, I experience forgetfulness that compels me to recite al-Fatihah more than once, and likewise the tashahhud. Is this prayer permissible? And what is obligatory for me in such a case?
Answer:
The prayer is valid, but what is prescribed for you is not to repeat it, and to seek refuge in Allah from Satan when you experience waswas (whispers). Recite al-Fatihah once, and the tashahhud once, and do not repeat them. If waswas come to you, seek refuge in Allah from Satan. Even if you do repeat them, the prayer is valid, and praise be to Allah.
The presenter : Okay.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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