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Is raising one's hands in a "show of takbir" without the intention of prayer or uttering it considered mockery of prayer, reaching the point of disbelief, even if it was unintentional and done quickly?

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This act is not considered mockery of prayer unless one intends it as such; rather, it is merely an imitation of its movements, and its purpose might be educational. However, this is strongly prohibited so that it is not mistaken for mockery or belittling of prayer, and a Muslim must exalt the status of prayer.

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