LessonsProstrations of Forgetfulness: Causes, Method, Missed Sittings and DoubtsQuiz

The Hanafis generally perform two prostrations after salam, drawing on prophetic reports of prostration following salam.

Shafi‘i jurists generally place them before salam. Maliki law distinguishes omissions from additions: often before salam for omissions, afterward for additions. The difference turns on reconciling varying reliable hadith reports.

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Before or after salam? Juristic differences

Prostrations of Forgetfulness: Causes, Method, Missed Sittings and Doubts

The Hanafis generally perform two prostrations after salam, drawing on prophetic reports of prostration following salam.

Shafi‘i jurists generally place them before salam. Maliki law distinguishes omissions from additions: often before salam for omissions, afterward for additions. The difference turns on reconciling varying reliable hadith reports.