What is the ruling for someone who forgets or is negligent about the presence of any type of impurity on their clothing while praying, and only remembers after completing their prayer? Should they repeat it or not?
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Ayatollah Khamenei (may God protect him):
If one was aware of the impurity beforehand and forgot, and prayed while being aware of it, their prayer is invalid.
Ayatollah Sistani (may God protect him):
If one is aware of the impurity of their body or clothing and forgets it while praying, if their forgetfulness is due to negligence and lack of caution, it is strongly recommended that they repeat the prayer, whether they remember during the prayer or after completing it, and even if they remember after some time has passed. However, if their forgetfulness is not due to negligence, then their situation is like that of someone who is unaware of the matter, and there is no obligation to repeat the prayer.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Impurity of the Praying Person's Body and Clothing, M 423 + 426
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