Is seeking refuge (isti‘adha), saying "I believe in Allah and His Messengers," and spitting to one's left when experiencing intrusive thoughts (waswasa) obligatory or recommended?
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For someone afflicted by obsessive doubts (), it is to seek refuge [with Allah] and say: "I believe in Allah and His messengers." Similarly, it is recommended to spit lightly to the left three times when the devil causes waswas during prayer.
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