Blessing in Vain When Intending to Fulfill Obligation After Already Blessing
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Question
When in doubt whether one has recited the first blessing, and one fulfills the obligation through another, if one indeed blessed initially, is it considered a blessing in vain according to the law of 'one who hears is like one who responds'? How should one act?
Answer
There are those who are stringent and intend to fulfill the obligation only on the condition that they have not blessed, but according to the main law, it is not necessary to act this way; one should simply intend to fulfill the obligation through another.
Source
Avnei Nezer Orach Chaim Siman 489, and Tzlach Berachot 21 and Sha'arei Tziyon Siman 489, Se'if Katan 5
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