What should a worshiper do if they pause in the middle of a word in Al-Fatihah, for example, saying "ihdi" instead of "ihdina" due to doubt, and then resolve their intention? Should they continue directly after the pause, or should they repeat the verse from the beginning?
You must repeat the word from its beginning, like "Ihdina" (Guide us), and not continue reading based on what preceded it; because it is apparent that the complete word must be repeated. And we warn against falling into whisperings (waswās).
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