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23 / 06 / 2026

Forgetfulness in the Sunnah Prayer of Two Rak'ahs

Question

I prayed the two rak'ahs of Sunnah and I forgot, so after the first rak'ah I sat and recited the Tashahhud, how do I complete the prayer?

Answer

I say, and with God's help: Complete your prayer and then you should perform the prostration of forgetfulness, and God knows best.