What should one do if he mistakenly bows when the imam prostrates for recitation?
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Question:
This questioner, Umm Abd al-Rahman, says: In the tarawih and tahajjud prayers, we are in the mosque, and there is a prostration for recitation. What do we do? Do we continue with the imam, or do we prostrate?
Answer:
Yes, you must continue with the imam, and this bowing does not harm you due to ignorance; because you were ignorant of the matter. So when you hear him rise from the prostration, or you learn that he has stood up for recitation, rise from the bowing and continue with him. This bowing does not harm your prayer; because it was due to a mistake on your part, and you did not intentionally disobey the command of Allah, rather you thought he was bowing, so you bowed.
So the result is: this bowing that you did does not harm you, and when the imam rises and you hear him reciting, rise and continue with him.
The presenter: May Allah reward you, Your Eminence.
This questioner, Umm Abd al-Rahman, says: In the tarawih and tahajjud prayers, we are in the mosque, and there is a prostration for recitation. What do we do? Do we continue with the imam, or do we prostrate?
Answer:
Yes, you must continue with the imam, and this bowing does not harm you due to ignorance; because you were ignorant of the matter. So when you hear him rise from the prostration, or you learn that he has stood up for recitation, rise from the bowing and continue with him. This bowing does not harm your prayer; because it was due to a mistake on your part, and you did not intentionally disobey the command of Allah, rather you thought he was bowing, so you bowed.
So the result is: this bowing that you did does not harm you, and when the imam rises and you hear him reciting, rise and continue with him.
The presenter: May Allah reward you, Your Eminence.
Source
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