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Fatwa no. 16351
Q: I had doubts about my Salah (Prayer) and forgot to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness) and also forgot to say: "Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Adhim (I extol the Perfection of my Lord, the Most Great)". Is my Salah nullified?
A: If you have doubts concerning your Salah, you should continue praying based on the actions you are sure that you have performed, and then you should perform Sujud-ul-Sahw. If you forget to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw and there is a long intervening period, then nothing is required of you. Saying "Subhana Rabbiyal-‘Adhim" is obligatory in Ruku‘ (bowing), but if you forget it then you should perform Sujud-ul-Sahw and your Salah will be correct.
May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.
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