Is the prayer valid if one only recites part of Surah Al-Fatihah, and only recites Surah Al-Ikhlas after the Takbirat Al-Ihram, and only says "Subhana Rabbiyal-A'la" twice in Rukoo' and Sujood, and contents oneself with this to catch the Imam, despite knowing the Hadiths and verses that encourage humility and perfecting the prayer?
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The worshiper (ma'mum) must recite Surat al-Fatiha even if the Imam bows, and must complete it before following him. Tranquility (طمأنينة) is a pillar of prayer without which the prayer is invalid. This is supported by the of the one who prayed badly (al-Musi' Salatahu). If you are able to recite al-Fatiha with tranquility in the pillars, then your prayer is valid. As for devotion (khushu'), it is recommended, and the prayer is not invalidated by its absence.
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