Saying 'Allahu Akbar' instead of 'Sami`a Allahu Liman Hamidah' forgetfully when rising from Ruku`

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Q 1: Many times I forget while offering Salah (Prayer). I may say, "Allahu Akbar (Allah is the Greatest)" instead of "Sami‘a Allahu Liman Hamidah (Allah listens to those who praise Him)" upon rising from Ruku‘ (bowing). Should I perform Sujud-ul-Sahw (prostration of forgetfulness) at the end of Salah?

A: If you say, "Allahu Akbar" (Allah is the Greatest) instead of "Sami‘a Allahu Liman Hamidah" (Allah listens to those who praise Him) unintentionally, you should offer Sujud-ul-Sahw for you dropped one of the obligations of Salah forgetfully. You should do so whether you lead people in Salah or offer Salah alone or miss some of the Salah by one Rak‘ah (unit of prayer) or more. But if you are offering Salah behind an Imam (the one who leads congregational Prayer) from the beginning, you do not have to do Sujud-ul-Sahw in such a case, for the Imam bears responsibility for it on your behalf.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.