What is the ruling on slight swaying during prayer while reciting the Quran, with the feet remaining still?
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A Muslim is obligated to approach their prayer with humility and devotion, as Allah the Almighty says: "Successful indeed are the believers those who humble themselves in their prayers." Movement should be avoided unless necessary. An act not belonging to the prayer, if frequent, invalidates it, but if infrequent, it does not invalidate it, though it is disliked unless due to necessity or forgetfulness. Swaying during recitation is not from the guidance of the Prophet (peace be upon him), therefore, this movement should not be done.
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