Is a second prostration obligatory between the two sittings?

Chapter on the Description of Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 3 · Bab 5

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Performing a second prostration between the two sittings is obligatory (*wajib*) by consensus (*ijma*). The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) always performed two prostrations in his prayer, and there is no difference of opinion regarding this practice from him.