What is the ruling on one who is afflicted with intrusive thoughts during prayer?
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Question:
What about one who is diligent in performing the prayers at their times, but intrusive thoughts come to him during the prayer?
Answer:
A person is not held accountable for intrusive thoughts, but he must abandon them and seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan, because intrusive thoughts are from Shaytan. He must reject them and focus on his prayer. Yes.
What about one who is diligent in performing the prayers at their times, but intrusive thoughts come to him during the prayer?
Answer:
A person is not held accountable for intrusive thoughts, but he must abandon them and seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan, because intrusive thoughts are from Shaytan. He must reject them and focus on his prayer. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم من تأتيه الوساوس في الصلاة؟ للشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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