Is it obligatory to align the feet in prayer by looking at them, and what about the intrusive thoughts regarding misalignment in previous prayers?
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Equality between the feet in prayer is not obligatory, so there is no need for obsessive thoughts. One should stand naturally, with the recommendation of separating the feet while standing. Any manner of standing is correct and sufficient, so these obsessive thoughts should be abandoned and not given any attention.
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