ANSWER: The most authentic opinion is that it is mandatory.  You should repeat the prayer.

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ANSWER: The sunnah is to pray the silent prayers silently and the loud prayers aloud, even when praying alone for both men and women.

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ANSWER: If they are sick then they must pray home but if they’re normal and go out to do other daily activities like school, shopping, office etc then they must pray in the masjid while taking the necessary precautions and safety instructions.

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ANSWER: The sunnah is not to cover the hands as long as there is no non mahram around but if it is covered due to the head cover being too long, this is ok.

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ANSWER: In the standing position, they should be apart as the width of a person’s shoulders. As for sujood, one should bring them together. 

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ANSWER: The prophet salla Allahu alaihi wa sallam only offered 2 rakah of thuhur thinking that he offered 4! When this was brought to his attention, he came down and offered the remaining 2 and then offered forgetfulness prostrations because he added salam after the 2nd rakah which is not from the prayer.  https://www.assimalhakeem.net/2015/12/02/sujood-as-sahu-prostrations-of-forgetfulness/

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