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Please note: this fatwa has been translated by artificial intelligence.
The Mistake in Following the Imam
We were praying Tahajjud with the Imam when he performed the prostration of recitation, and we thought the Imam had bowed, so we bowed as well. Then we realized it was the prostration of recitation. What should we do since we have bowed twice in the rak'ah?
Answer
I say, and with God's help: If you are able to reach the imam and prostrate for the recitation, then that is good and a blessing; otherwise, there is nothing upon you; because the imam is responsible, and he compensates for the mistake that occurred from you, and God knows best.
