Is My Prayer Valid if I Return to Ruku' After Standing Up Because I Was Distracted?
Question
Assalamualaikum, If one during prayer , when standing up from rukoo notices he/she was not focused while reciting the dua in rukoo , and is already reciting the dua when in standing position, and goes back to rukoo . Is the prayer valid .
Islamic Ruling & Answer
Walekumussalam,
If one did not have proper focus while reciting the tasbeeh in rukoo, it is not necessary to go back into rukoo. If someone does go back and performs rukoo again, then having two rukoo in one rakโah disrupts the proper sequence, which makes Sajdah Sahw necessary.
If Sajdah Sahw is performed at the end the prayer is valid
If Sajdah Sahw is not performed the prayer must be repeated
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
July 06, 2026
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