In the context of prayer, while I am in prostration and reciting the glorification, if I move my hand without lifting it off the ground, does that nullify my prayer? When this happened, I completed my prayer and performed the prostration of forgetfulness. Is that valid? What actions can nullify the prayer?
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Peace be upon you.
Ayatollah Al-Sistani (may Allah protect him):
There is no problem in moving the hand in the manner mentioned, and it does not necessitate the prostration of forgetfulness.
As for the nullifiers of prayer, they are:
- Occurrence of an event (such as passing gas or urination, or anything that nullifies ablution).
- Turning away from the Qibla without a valid excuse, which disrupts the required orientation in prayer.
- Actions that erase the form of prayer according to the jurists, such as dancing or jumping.
- Speaking intentionally.
- Laughing.
- Intentionally crying, with caution whether it involves sound or not.
- Eating and drinking, even in small amounts, if they erase the form of prayer, and generally, it is safer to avoid them.
- Placing one hand over the other (known as takfir).
- Intentionally saying "Ameen" after completing Surah Al-Fatiha.
There are many details related to these nullifiers that cannot all be mentioned here.
Source: Minhaj Al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Prostration + Nullifiers of Prayer + Rules of Salutation and Other Greetings in Prayer and Beyond + Official Website
Ayatollah Al-Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
There is no problem in moving the hand in the manner mentioned, and it does not necessitate the prostration of forgetfulness.
As for the nullifiers of prayer, they are:
1, 2. Nullification of ablution or ghusl.
3. Deviating from the Qibla.
4. Speaking.
5. Laughing.
6. Crying.
7. Erasing the form of prayer.
8. Eating and drinking.
9. Doubts that nullify the prayer.
10. Adding or omitting pillars of prayer.
11. Saying "Ameen" after reciting Surah Al-Fatiha.
12. Placing one hand over the other in front of the body (takfir and takattuf).
There are many details related to these nullifiers that cannot all be mentioned here.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Prostration + Nullifiers of Prayer + Official Website
May you be successful in all good.