Deliberately Leaving Out a Surah After Al-Fatiha

Question
I deliberately left out reciting a Surah after Al-Fatiha in the obligatory prayer due to haste. What is the ruling on my prayer?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Reciting the surah in the first two rak'ahs is considered obligatory, and neglecting it necessitates prostration of forgetfulness. If you do not prostrate, your prayer is valid but incomplete, and God knows best.
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