What is the ruling on uttering the intention aloud for ablution (wudu') and prayer, and on being excessive in using water during ablution while scrubbing the limbs thoroughly, and on repeating the recitation of Surat Al-Fatiha and raising one's voice with it during prayer? Is it sufficient to merely move the lips during recitation? How can one overcome the whispers (waswas) related to prayer and purification? Is blood that comes out of wounds, not from the two private parts, impure? And is it necessary to see a psychiatrist to treat these whispers?

The treatment for obsessive thoughts is to turn away from them and ignore them, even if it is difficult at first. Uttering the intention (niyyah) aloud for ablution (wudu') and prayer (salat) is, according to the preponderant opinion, not prescribed. It suffices to bring the intention to mind in the heart. However, if you utter it aloud to alleviate obsessive thoughts, there is no harm in that. When performing ablution, pour water normally without exaggeration, and do not wash the limb more than three times. Do not be concerned by obsessive thoughts about something exiting from you, and pray unless you have absolute certainty of an impurity (hadath). When reciting, do not raise your voice excessively; just listen to yourself, or simply move your lips and articulate the letters. Do not repeat a single letter or word. Blood is impure, but a small amount is excused. You may consult a psychiatrist.