1. Sujud as Sahw
The prostration of forgetfulness during the prayers

2. It is performed to make up for any
discrepancies during the salah, whether
intentionally or not

3. It is sunnah to perform this act, if forgotten,
there is no sin upon the person

4. Reasons
Forgetting to perform one of the main sunnahs
discussed earlier
If a person is unsure of the number of raka’hs he
has prayed..

5. A person doubted after leaving the
masjid whether he prayed properly or
not.. Is his prayer valid?

6. If a person doubts his intention,
or the opening takbeer, is his
prayer valid?

7. If one makes a mistake behind the imam, such as
forgetting to perform the first tashahhud, then there
is no sajda as sahw that needs to be performed at
the end.. Because it has been mentioned in a
hadeeth that the prayers behind an Imam are
guaranteed

8. Speaking during the salah, or praying an extra
raka’h due to forgetfulness. The prostration needs
to be performed in this case

9. Performing a pillar OR main sunnah in the wrong
order

10. How is the prostration performed
Exactly as the prostrations of the prayer, but
with the intention of the forgetfulness
prostration
It should be performed after the salah, within
a short period of time

11. Sajdah at Tilawah
It is sunnah to perform it for one who is
reciting as well as for the listener
Whether during the salah or outside
There are 14 ayaat of prostration in Quran