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What is the ruling on the one who says, concerning the swift Tarawih prayer: "This is not Tarawih; this is a game, and it is exhausting: standing and sitting, and bowing, standing and sitting, and bowing"? And is this statement considered disbelief, even without the intention of mocking the ritual of prayer?

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As long as you did not say that out of mockery of the prayer itself, but rather out of disapproval of the imam's speed, then it is not considered disbelief. A Muslim should guard his tongue, especially when speaking about the rituals of Allah Almighty. Prayer becomes invalid due to speed if it violates the pillar of tranquility.

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