What is the ruling on one who frequently hesitates during prayer about severing their intention, such as hesitating whether they invalidated their ablution or not, then continues by saying, "I did not invalidate it"? Is such hesitation considered to sever the intention, and what is the majority opinion on this?
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If a worshiper doubts whether he nullified his ablution or not, the basic principle is that he has not nullified it, and he should continue his prayer and not pay attention to this doubt. His hesitation in interrupting the prayer does not invalidate it.
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