Unnecessary Sajdah Sahw

· 1 Rabiʻ II 1439 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Aslm. If I make said sahw when not needed what should I do?

Answer

If a person made Sajdah Sahw and then later realised that Sajdah Sahw was not necessary, the Salaah will be valid. It will not be necessary to repeat the Salaah.(Shaami 1/599)

And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Answered by
Mufti Taahir Hansa
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