Fifth issue: If One Misses One of the Two Bowings in a Unit of Prayer:
The eclipse prayer consists of two units, each containing two bowings and two prostrations. Thus, the prayer comprises a total of four bowings and four prostrations within two units.
Whoever joins the second bowing of the first unit has missed a standing, a recitation, and a bowing. Accordingly, he has not completed one of the two units of the eclipse prayer. He therefore may not count that unit and, after the imam concludes the prayer with the salutation, must perform one unit containing two bowings, in accordance with what is established in the authentic hadiths. Allah knows best.
The evidence for this is the Prophet’s words—peace and blessings be upon him: “Whoever performs a deed that is not in accordance with this matter of ours will have it rejected.” Agreed upon. (1)
Performing a unit of the eclipse prayer with only one bowing is not in accordance with the practice prescribed by the Messenger—peace and blessings be upon him. Allah knows best.
- (3-13-4) The Lunar Eclipse Prayer Is Performed Like the Solar Eclipse Prayer:
The prayer for a lunar eclipse is performed in the same manner as the prayer for a solar eclipse. The evidence is the Prophet’s words—peace and blessings be upon him: