Started the 'Al HaMichya' Blessing by Mistake
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Question
If someone started the 'Al HaMichya' blessing and is unsure whether they have already recited it or not, is there a reason to continue the blessing so that, in case they haven't recited it, the beginning won't be a blessing in vain, or since it's a doubt, is there no permission to continue to save the beginning of the blessing?
Answer
Shalom Rav
There is no permission to continue and recite the blessing in vain to 'save' the beginning of the blessing.
The more correct definition is that in any case, the beginning of the blessing is in vain, and therefore there is no point in continuing and saying more in vain.