Forgetting to recite one Ayah of Surah Al-Fatihah

Q 2: If someone forgets to recite an Ayah (verse) from Surah Al-fatihah during any of the Salahs (Prayers), should they perform Sujud Al-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness) without performing a Rak‘ah (unit of Prayer) in place of that in which they forgot to recite the whole Surah (chapter) or even an Ayah from it? A: Anyone who forgets to recite Surah Al-Fatihah or even an Ayah from it must perform another Rak‘ah in place of the Rak‘ah in which they have not recited Surah Al-Fatihah or any an Ayah from it, whether they are the Imam (the one leading a congregational Prayer) or performing Salah alone. They must also perform Sujud Al-Sahw. If they are a Ma’mum (a person being led by an Imam in Prayer), the Imam will take the responsibility and the Ma’mum will not have to do anything if they are ignorant of the ruling or omit it forgetfully. (Part No. 6; Page No. 9


A: Anyone who forgets to recite Surah Al-Fatihah or even an Ayah from it must perform another Rak‘ah in place of the Rak‘ah in which they have not recited Surah Al-Fatihah or any an Ayah from it, whether they are the Imam (the one leading a congregational Prayer) or performing Salah alone. They must also perform Sujud Al-Sahw. If they are a Ma’mum (a person being led by an Imam in Prayer), the Imam will take the responsibility and the Ma’mum will not have to do anything if they are ignorant of the ruling or omit it forgetfully. (Part No. 6; Page No. 9) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.


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