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?
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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