Is the prostration of forgetfulness one prostration or two, and what is the ruling on the prayer of someone who performed only one prostration?
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The prostration of forgetfulness ( al-Sahw) consists of two prostrations. If one inadvertently omits one of them, he must perform it. A single prostration is not sufficient, nor does the prayer become void by omitting one prostration unless one intentionally limits it to that.
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