Repetition of Dhikr During Ruku Instead of Sujud or Vice Versa

Question

Is it necessary to repeat the dhikr three times if one mentions the dhikr of ruku instead of sujud or vice versa? [AR_ID:85]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.

Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):

If someone mentions the dhikr of ruku instead of the dhikr of sujud, or vice versa, with the intention of remembering Allah (Exalted and Glorious), they must also perform the specific dhikr once.

Source: Special Inquiry.

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Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):

If it was due to ignorance, the prayer is not invalidated.

Source: Special Inquiry.

May you be successful in all good.