Doubt if 'Hamelech Hakadosh' was said

Question

I finished the prayer during the Ten Days of Repentance and I am unsure if I said 'Hakel Hakadosh' or 'Hamelech Hakadosh'. Do I need to repeat the prayer?

Answer

Shalom Rav,

If you remembered before the prayer that you need to say 'Hamelech Hakadosh' and the doubt arose immediately after you finished the prayer, you should repeat the prayer, as it is likely you said it out of habit. However, if you had no doubt when you finished the prayer and the doubt only arose after some time, it is likely you said it correctly, and you do not need to repeat the prayer.

Shana Tova U'Mevorechet

Answered 9 September 2022 How answers are reviewed

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Rabbi Israel Cohen

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Smicha "Yoreh-Yoreh" (2012), Rav Amram Fried's Beit Horaah

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Source

Mishnah Berurah, Siman 114, Se'if Katan 38. Siman 622, Se'if Katan 10

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