Is the prostration of forgetfulness obligatory for an omission that does not invalidate the prayer if done intentionally?

Chapter on the Two Prostrations of Forgetfulness

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 2 · Bab 7

Open in Qurani

Primary text

The prostration of forgetfulness is not obligatory for an omission whose intentional performance does not invalidate the prayer. Ahmad holds that prostration is only required for matters explicitly narrated from the Prophet, peace be upon him, or matters analogous to them, such as an extra fifth rak'ah, omitting an obligatory part of the Tashahhud, or omitting declarative requirements following the concluding salutation (Taslim).

Supporting text

Ahmad held a position suggesting it is not obligatory when the omission does not invalidate the prayer if done intentionally.