Prostration of Forgetfulness (Sujood al-Sahw)

This course explores a concise treatise by Shaykh Muhammad ibn Salih al-Uthaymeen, focusing on the rules and regulations pertaining to Sujood al-Sahw (the prostration of forgetfulness). Taught by Ustaadh Saeed Hassan, the course offers clarity on the practical and fiqh-based rulings regarding this essential aspect of prayer, helping students understand when and how to perform it.

What Students Will Learn

• The correct method for performing Sujood al-Sahw.

• The causes that necessitate performing Sujood al-Sahw during prayer.

• When to perform the prostration of forgetfulness—before or after the Tasleem.

• The rulings related to Sujood al-Sahw in congregational prayer, including what to do if the Imam makes a mistake.

• Key fiqh principles derived from the Qur’an and Sunnah regarding errors in prayer.

This course is ideal for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of the rulings and procedures of prayer, including beginners and intermediate students of Islamic knowledge. It is particularly beneficial for those who wish to strengthen their fiqh foundation and refine their worship.

Instructor:

Ustadh Sa’eed Hassan is a Graduate of the Imam Saud University from the Faculty of Shariah and has a Masters in Comparative Fiqh. He has over 10 years experience teaching Islamic sciences with a focus on fiqh and usul al-fiqh. He has taught primary Islamic texts in Fiqh, Usul al-Fiqh, Qawa’dul Fiqhiya, Aqeedah, Mustalah Hadith and others. He has also authored booklets on prostration for forgetfulness and Knowledge of inheritance.