Do errors in pronouncing some letters in Al-Fatiha and Takbirat Al-Ihram, such as pronouncing the Baa like P, the Taa like Sheen, the Ghain like Khaa, the Meem without the lips touching, and the Kaaf, Qaaf, and Alif not from their original points of articulation, affect the validity of the prayer? And does moistening the lips with the tongue before Takbirat Al-Ihram invalidate the fast?
All of this stems from obsessive whispers (waswas) for which there is no cure except to ignore them and pay them no mind. Therefore, you should not occupy yourself with them. Do not recite Al-Fatihah more than once, and do not repeat the recitation no matter how much Satan whispers to you. Likewise, do not be bothered by the obsessive whispers concerning fasting.
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