Is a woman suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder considered a disbeliever if she is unable to pronounce the opening takbir (Allahu Akbar) despite her intention and concentration? And is it permissible for her to precede the takbir with tahlil (La ilaha illa Allah) and tasbih (Subhan Allah) with the intention that "Allahu Akbar" is the beginning of the prayer, even if she does not pronounce the hamzat al-wasl in the word "Allah"?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The whispers have reached a great extent with you, and the cure for this is to seek help from Allah, to distract yourself from the whispers, and to utter the word.
Your statement: "I fear and utter it quickly, but I cannot bring it out" indicates that you have uttered it, so proceed and do not pay attention to the whisper of not uttering it.
We advise you to adhere to supplication and humility, to distract yourself from these whispers, and to consult a trustworthy psychiatrist.
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