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Is it permissible to pray, recite dhikr, and supplicate in a place where sins are committed, such as viewing pornographic websites and masturbating? And are good deeds accepted in such a place?

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It is disliked to perform prayer in places designated for sins, such as places where alcohol is consumed or fornication occurs. The prayer performed therein is valid, though disliked.

As for places not designated for sins, prayer therein is not disliked, even if a sin occasionally occurs there, such as a bedroom where some might occasionally commit a sin. However, if committing unlawful acts persistently occurs therein, it might then be considered among the disliked places.

Prayer in a devil's abode is disliked by consensus, such as places of alcohol and churches. However, it is valid, though disliked, provided no impurity is touched. It is recommended to avoid places associated with the devil.

Supplication and prayer in this place are accepted, and this place will not, God willing, become a permanent abode for such acts in the future.

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