If the Imam forgets to recite Al-Fatihah, what should he do?

Question :

The Imam forgot to recite Al-Fatihah in the last Rak'ah, and he did not remember until after the second prostration what should he do?

Answer:

He must perform a Rak'ah in place of the Rak'ah in which he did not recite Al-Fatihah and prostrate twice for the prostration of forgetfulness before making the Taslim and those behind him should follow him. And through Allah is attained success.

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