What is the ruling on reciting Surat al-Fatihah when one forgets something?
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Question:
If one forgets something, should he recite Surat al-Fatihah?
Answer:
It is a religious innovation (bid'ah). If he is confused, he should remember Allah: saying "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah), or "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah), as Allah the Exalted said: [Al-Kahf: 24]. If his intention is that he is a forgetful person, he should remember Allah. But if his intention is scientific research, he should investigate: "Allah said, the Messenger said, what do you have, so-and-so, regarding this issue? What is the evidence for this? What is the evidence for that?"
If one forgets something, should he recite Surat al-Fatihah?
Answer:
It is a religious innovation (bid'ah). If he is confused, he should remember Allah: saying "La ilaha illa Allah" (There is no god but Allah), or "Subhan Allah" (Glory be to Allah), as Allah the Exalted said:
And remember your Lord when you forget
وَاذْكُرْ رَبَّكَ إِذَا نَسِيتَ
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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