What if the Imam forgets the post-prayer Takbir?

Chapter on the Two Eid Prayers

Al-Mughni

Book of Friday Prayer

Book 4 · Issue 3 · Bab 2

Open in Qurani

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If the Imam forgets the Takbir, the follower (Ma'mum) should recite it. This is the view of Al-Thawri because the Takbir is a remembrance that follows the prayer, similar to other forms of remembrance.