Question
If the worshiper gives salam in the second rak'ah after the first tashahhud, is it permissible to complete the prayer and only perform the prostration of forgetfulness?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: It is permissible to complete the prayer without the opening Takbir if one does not engage in anything that contradicts the prayer, such as movement, eating, or speaking. So he prays two Rak'ahs and prostrates for forgetfulness, and God knows best.