Is there a prophetic Hadith concerning abstaining from Satan for whoever prays forty consecutive days, catching the first Takbir?
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There is no hadith specifying that praying for forty days while catching the opening takbir expels Satan. However, regarding the virtue of consistently catching the opening takbir with the Imam, the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "Whoever prays to Allah for forty days in congregation, catching the first takbir, will be granted two immunities: immunity from Hellfire and immunity from hypocrisy." To repel the devil who whispers during prayer, it is authentically reported from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, that he commanded seeking refuge with Allah and spitting lightly to the left three times when feeling his presence.
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