Reciting Surah Faatihah at the time of tashahhud if one does not know tashahhud

Q: Is it permissible to recite Surah Fatiha at the time of tashahhud if you don’t know what to say.

A: He must read some tasbeehaat, and as soon as possible learn the tashahhud.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)