Increase or Decrease in Rakat

Question
What is the ruling on increasing the number of rakats in obligatory prayer or decreasing them, and can we suffice with praying two rakats after finishing the prayer if we have doubt?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Whoever doubts in his prayer due to an increase or decrease should rely on his assumption if he has one; if not, he should rely on certainty, which is the lesser amount, then he should prostrate for forgetfulness, and God knows best.
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