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Do excessive movements, such as counting the verses of Al-Fatiḥah on one's fingers, or not knowing the number of tasbīḥāt in bowing (rukūʿ) and prostration (sujūd), or slight swaying during recitation, invalidate the prayer, especially due to wavering thoughts (waswasah) and lack of concentration?

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"Joining fingers together or moving them while reciting a verse is disliked (makruh) because it is a frivolous act and an unauthorized action. However, it does not invalidate the prayer because it is a slight movement. It should be avoided due to lack of necessity. Slight swaying during recitation does not invalidate the prayer either."

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