Is it permissible to recite mentally during prayer without moving the tongue when pronunciation is difficult due to a tongue injury, regardless of whether the worshiper is an imam, a follower, or praying alone?
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Whoever has a tongue injury and cannot pronounce letters, or if pronouncing them would harm him, then the verbal pronunciation is waived for him due to his inability, and he must recite with his heart.
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