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Is the worshiper's repetition of words and verses in Al-Fatihah, Tashahhud, and Tasleem, while attempting to ponder their meanings and interpretation, and then sometimes repeating them again, considered an obsessive whisper (waswasah)? And what should one do in this case?

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One who suffers from intrusive thoughts (waswas) must strive against them and disregard them. He should recite the verses and supplications naturally, with a present heart and diligently seeking devotion (khushu').

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