Is it permissible to repeat the recitation of Al-Fatiha in prayer upon remembering a lack of Khushu' (reverence) during it, and then recite what is easy from the Quran?
It is not prescribed to repeat Al-Fatiha in the Rak'ah, and if the worshipper misses Khushu' (reverence and concentration), then he should have Khushu' in the remainder of his prayer. Repeating Al-Fatiha for this purpose may lead to Waswasa (intrusive thoughts/whispers), which is an illness and an evil that one should beware of. It is disliked to repeat Al-Fatiha twice or more because it was not narrated from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, except if it is due to missing a recommended attribute, such as reciting it silently in a place where it should be recited aloud, or due to lack of presence of heart, provided that it does not open the door to .
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