What is the ruling on prayer and ablution for someone whose emission of wind is linked to the necessity of defecating, and is it obligatory for him to relieve himself even if it takes a long time or causes him to miss the prayer?
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The treatment for obsessive thoughts is to ignore and disregard them. Whoever suffers from uncontrolled flatulence should perform ablution after the time for prayer begins and pray in their current state. As for one who does not suffer from this, they must perform ablution and pray without prolonging their calls of nature. If one fears missing the prayer time due to answering the call of nature, they should perform ablution and pray according to their condition.
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