{"_id":"69e2a9c89bd4a60e4273aea9","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Do repeated prayers due to OCD count, or is only the last one valid?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I struggle with undiagnosed OCD and often find myself repeating my prayer until I feel like it is perfect or better than before. Sometimes I keep repeating it until the prayer time is almost over. Do all of these prayers count as valid, or only the last one that I feel was done correctly?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"The first prayer you perform within the prayer time is valid, and you are not required to repeat it. Repeating it is not making it better, it is waswasa, and acting on it only makes it stronger. Continuing down this path will only increase the hardship and confusion over time. The more you give in to the urge to repeat, the more demanding it becomes.\\n\\nMy sincere advice is to pray once, walk away, and do not return to repeat it, no matter how uncomfortable that feels. That discomfort will diminish over time if you are consistent. I also strongly encourage you to seek professional therapy. OCD is a condition that responds well to treatment, and there is no shame in pursuing that help.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":140},{"_id":"686c05975bca77ccedff9483","tag":"Health: Mental & Emotional","count":29}],"createdOn":"2026-04-17T21:44:40.277Z"}