Is there a solution for abandoning prayer and lusting after women other than marriage or fasting?
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Abandoning prayer is one of the gravest sins, and one must maintain it and perform missed prayers along with sincere repentance. The cure for attachment to women is to sever illicit relationships, lower the gaze, and fast for those unable to marry, alongside fearing God and being mindful of Him.
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