Sujud al-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness)

INTENSITY MARKERS:
[M] = Fard / Wajib (Obligatory — must do) | [1] = Sunnah Mu'akkadah / Highly Recommended | [2] = Sunnah / Recommended | [3] = Mustahab / Virtuous / Commendable | [H] = Haram (Forbidden — must not do) | [h] = Makruh (Discouraged — should not do) | [P] = Mubah (Permissible — neutral)

✅ What to Do

[2]Perform two sajdahs for forgetfulness before or after the taslim. (Bukhari 1228)

[2]If you add something to the prayer, prostrate after the taslim. (Muslim 572)

[2]If you omit something, prostrate before the taslim.

[2]If unsure of rak'ah count, act on what is most certain (the lesser). (Bukhari 1232)

[2]Perform these sujud with the same conditions as normal prayer — facing qibla, etc.

🚫 What Not to Do

What to Do ↑ As You Wish ↓

[h]Intentionally change the prayer expecting to cover it with sujud al-sahw.

[h]Neglect it when clearly needed.

⭐ As You Wish

What to Do ↑ What Not to Do ↑

— Whether to prostrate before or after taslim based on what was missed or added.

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