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#42 Taudhih Al-hukmi : Imam Duduk Semula ke Tahiyat Awal Selepas Sempurna Qiyam
Can an imam who forgot the first tashahhud sit back down after standing up fully?
Short answer
An imam who forgot the first tashahhud may not return to it once he has fully stood up, because standing is a pillar while the first tashahhud is only recommended.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Taudhih Al-Hukmi (artikel penjelasan, bukan pendirian rasmi Mufti Selangor)
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
An imam who forgot the first tashahhud may not return to it once he has fully stood up, because standing is a pillar while the first tashahhud is only recommended. If he returns deliberately knowing it is forbidden, his prayer is invalid. If he returns out of forgetfulness or ignorance, the prayer remains valid and prostration of forgetfulness is recommended. If he has not yet stood fully, he may sit back, and followers must not follow an imam who sits again after fully standing unless they intend to separate or wait standing.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Secara umumnya, Imam yang meninggalkan tahiyat awal tidak boleh kembali semula ke kedudukan tahiyat awal apabila dia telah bangun dalam keadaan sempurna qiyam.
Read the full fatwa on the Selangor website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “#42 Taudhih Al-hukmi : Imam Duduk Semula ke Tahiyat Awal Selepas Sempurna Qiyam”, 27 February 2024. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2024/02/27/taudhih-al-hukmi-imam-duduk-semula-ke-tahiyat-awal-selepas-sempurna-qiyam/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/imam-sit-back-first-tashahhud-after-standing/