What is the conclusive ruling regarding the minimum audibility in a silent prayer, and is it sufficient to move the tongue and lips without emitting a sound, or is it necessary for the worshiper to hear himself or those beside him?
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The summary of the matter regarding this issue is that it is sufficient to move the tongue and lips and pronounce the letters from their proper articulation points.
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