Ash-Shaykh Abdul-Muhsin al-Abaad, hafidahullaah , was asked the following question,

Question:

السؤال: ما حكم من لم يقرأ بفاتحة الكتاب في الركعات الجهرية خلف الإمام ناسياً؟

What is the ruling of the one who doesn’t read Surah Faatihah in the rak’ahs of the loud prayers when behind the Imam due to forgetfulness?

Answer:

الجواب: ليس عليه شيء إن شاء الله إذا لم يقرأها ناسياً، والشيخ عبد العزيز بن باز رحمة الله عليه ذكر ذلك في بعض فتاواه المطبوعة.

There is nothing upon him inshaaa Allah if he doesn’t recite it due to forgetfulness. And Ash-Shaykh Abdul Azeez bin Baaz, rahimahullah, mentioned this (ruling) in some of his published fataawa collection.

Reference: Sharh Sunnan Abu Daawud (185).

Translated by

AbdulFattaah bin Uthman
Abu Fajr