Is prostration required for mere mental preoccupation or self-talk during prayer (Hadith al-Nafs)?
Chapter on the Two Prostrations of Forgetfulness
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
Prostration is not legislated for mere self-talk or intrusive thoughts during prayer. This is because the legislation for prostration did not include this condition. Furthermore, this condition cannot be guarded against, and almost no prayer is free from it, meaning it is generally pardoned.