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What is the ruling on establishing a "confession booth" in Islamic forums to ask members about their acts of worship and deeds, such as: "What are your most frequent invocations (adhkar)?", "Do you pray the night vigil (qiyam al-layl)?", and "How do you feel that Allah is pleased with you?"?

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It is permissible to create a section with the intention of competing in obedience, cooperating in righteousness and piety, and enjoining one another to truth and patience, provided there is sincerity and avoidance of hypocrisy. It is preferable not to name this section "confession chair" in imitation of Christians. Rather, it can be named with terms such as "Hold yourselves accountable" or "Cooperate in righteousness."

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