Unsure If One Prayed Shemoneh Esrei
- Halacha Moment
- Jul 7
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The Daily Halacha Moment - Unsure If One Prayed Shemoneh Esrei
״כל השונה הלכות בכל יום - מובטח לו שהוא בן
העולם הבא״ (נידה עג ע״א, מגילה כח:)
“Anyone who studies Halachot every day is guaranteed that he is destined for the world-to-come” (Megilla 28b, Niddah 73a)
Question:
What does one do if one isn't sure if they prayed Shemoneh Esrei?
Answer:
If one is uncertain whether they already recited Shemoneh Esrei, they should pray again, but with a conditional stipulation making it a tefillat nedavah (voluntary prayer). The wording of this stipulation is: “If I am obligated to pray, let this prayer fulfill my obligation. If I am not obligated, let it be considered a voluntary offering” [1]. In this case, one does not need to include a new personal request or idea in the prayer.
There is also a difference in practice between Sephardim and Ashkenazim regarding partial recitation of Shemoneh Esrei. According to Sephardic tradition, all the blessings are essential and must be said together. Therefore, if one only knows some of the blessings, it is preferable not to say any of them [2]. In contrast, Ashkenazic custom permits saying whichever blessings one knows or is able to recite [3].
Sources:
[1]. Shulchan Aruch 107:1. See also Gemara, Berachot 21a s.v. Ha, Sh”t Rashba 1:91 quoted in the Bet Yosef 107. This is quoted by most of the Achronim including Mishna Berurah 107:2, and Halacha Berurah 107:1.
[2]. Sh”t Yabia Omer 2:8, 10:10.
[3]. Mishna Berurah 593:2.
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