Sajda sahu by mistake
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Asalam
alaikum
My question is what if someone performs sajda e sahw by mistake thinking he
made a mistake but remembers then that he didnt, does he need to repeat his
prayer?
Jazakillah khair
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Answer:
Sajda sahu by
mistake
In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His
help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide,
and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear
witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear
witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His
Messengers.
If one believes one made an error in their prayer and
performs the ‘sajdah sahu’ at the end of the prayer, and then remembers that he
didn’t make the error, there is absolutely no need to repeat their prayer. It is expected that their Lord Most Gracious
will accept their prayer offered and not diminish their rewards in the least,
Insha Allah.
Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only
due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me
alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is
the Only Source of Strength.
Your brother and
well wisher in Islam,
Burhan