Causes for Sujud-ul-Sahw

[Amar.Abu.Yahia]

What about the Ma'mum (person being led by an Imam in Prayer)

Ruling on forgetting to sit for the First Tashahhud

Q: If the worshipper, for example, offers Maghrib (Sunset) Prayer and performs the first two Rak`ahs (units of Prayer) but does not sit to recite the first Tashahhud (testification recited in the sitting position in the second unit of Prayer)out of forgetfulness, what should they do in this case?

A: If the worshipper forgets to sit for the first Tashahhud, whether in Maghrib, Zhuhr (Noon) Prayer, `Asr (Afternoon) or `Isha' (Night) Prayer, they must perform Sujud-ul-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness). In other words, if the worshipper forgets the first Tashahhud out of forgetfulness, they must perform Sujud-ul-Sahw and this applies to Zhuhr, `Asr, Maghrib and `Isha' Prayers. However, if they are informed about it or remember before getting up for the third Rak`ah, they should sit and recite Al-Tahiyyaat (i.e. saying: "Al-Tahiyyaat Lillaahi wa'l-salaawaatu wa'l-tayyibaat. Al-salaamu `alayka ayyuha'l-Nabiyyu wa rahmat-Allahi wa barakaatuhu. Al-salaamu `alayna wa `ala `ibaad-Illaah il-saaliheen. Ash-hadu an laa ilaaha ill-Allah wa ash-hadu anna Muhammadan `abduhu wa rasooluhu [All compliments, prayers and pure words are due to Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the Mercy and Blessings of Allah. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is the Servant and Messenger of Allah]'').

If they get up for the third Rak`ah and they are not informed of this or do not remember, they may continue with Salah (Prayer), all praise be to Allah. This happened with the Prophet (peace be upon him). When he stood for the third Rak`ah forgetting to sit for the first Tashahhud, he continued with Salah and completed it by performing Sujud-ul-Sahw before Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer). The Ummah (nation based on one creed) should follow the example of the Prophet (peace be upon him) because Allah (Exalted be He) says: Indeed in the Messenger of Allâh (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم) you have a good example to follow If the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) or Munfarid (person offering Salah individually) forgets the first Tashahhud and is not made aware or does not remember until they stand for the third Rak`ah, they may proceed with Salah and perform Sujud-ul-Sahw before Taslim. If they are made aware and thus go back to sit for the first Tashahhud before starting the third Rak`ah, there is no problem and this suffices along with Sujud-ul-Sahw. However, it is better not to go back and continue with Salah. If they start reciting in the third Rak`ah, it is Haram (prohibited) for them to go back to sit for the first Tashahhud.

Rather, they should continue with Salah until they finish and then perform Sujud-ul-Sahw. As for the Ma'mums (persons being led by an Imam in Prayer), they do not have to do anything because they are following the Imam. Thus, if the Ma'mum is not a latecomer and offers Salah after Imam from its beginning and out of forgetfulness gets up for the third Rak`ah while the Imam is sitting for the first Tashahhud, they have to go back and sit for the first Tashahhud with the Imam. Besides, they do not have to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw. In addition, if the Ma'mum adds an extra Sujud (prostration) or Ruku` (bowing) out of forgetfulness, their Salah is valid. They may continue with it and do not have to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw because they are following the Imam. In the same manner, if they forget to say 'Subhana Rabbiya Al-A`la (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High)' in Sujud or 'Subhana Rabbiya Al-`Azhim (Glory be to my Lord, the Most Great)' in Ruku`, they do not have to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw because they are following the Imam and he carries the responsibility for them.

Source: http://alifta.com/Fatawa/FatawaChapt...eNo=1&BookID=8

Q: Should a latecomer to congregational Salah (Prayer) perform Sujud-ul-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness) if they make a mistake? When should a latecomer perform Sujud-ul-Sahw? Should a Ma’mum (person being led by an Imam in Prayer) perform Sujud-ul-Sahw when they make a mistake?

A: A Ma’mum is not required to perform Sujud-ul-Sahw when they make a mistake and they should follow the Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer), if they joined the congregational Salah from the beginning. However, the one who joined the congregational Salah late should perform Sujud-ul-Sahw with the Imam, if the latter made a mistake, or perform it alone after completing the Salah if they make a mistake while making up for what they missed before joining the Imam, as mentioned in the previous questions. May Allah grant us success!

Source: http://alifta.com/Fatawa/FatawaChapt...No=1&BookID=14