What should I do about forgetting to repeat the sniffing of water into the nose and rinsing the mouth during ablution, and about doubting the recitation of Al-Fatiha in prayer? Is it permissible to disregard repeating these actions in both cases?
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If a person experiences frequent doubt, they should disregard these whisperings () and not act upon what they doubt. Their prayer remains valid. The prostration of forgetfulness ( al-sahw) is not prescribed if doubt becomes frequent, to the point of being like waswas, in which case it should be dismissed. This also applies if doubt becomes frequent regarding ablution (wudu), ritual bath (), removal of impurity (izalat ), or dry ablution (). The criterion for frequent doubt is that it occurs every day, even if only once.
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