A question about forgetting to bow in the second unit of prayer after performing the Qunoot.
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Peace be upon you and the mercy of Allah and His blessings.
Ayatollah Khamenei (may Allah protect him):
If one forgets to bow and remembers before reaching the prostration, they should return to standing and bow from standing. It is not sufficient to bend slightly as if to bow; if they only do this, their prayer is invalid. If they remember after entering the first prostration or after raising their head from it and before entering the second prostration, they should return to standing, then bow, perform the two prostrations, and complete their prayer. It is recommended to perform two prostrations of forgetfulness after the prayer for the extra prostration.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Bowing, M 232 + 233
Ayatollah Sistani (may Allah protect him):
If one forgets to bow and goes down to prostration but remembers before placing their forehead on the ground, they should return to standing and then bow. The same applies if they remember after that before entering the second prostration. It is recommended to repeat the prayer after completing it in this case. If they remember after entering the second prostration, they should repeat their prayer as a precaution.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Bowing, M 643
May you be successful in all good.