What is the ruling on a prayer performed with ablution (wudu') in which one doubted the emission of wind during it, knowing that the worshipper suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (waswas)? And what is the ruling on changing the position of the hands during prostration (sujud)? And should the worshipper disregard his doubt about the number of prostrations if he is prone to frequent doubt?
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The cure for obsessive thoughts (waswas) is to ignore them and pay them no mind. What you did by disregarding the obsession is correct, so continue with it. Your prayer is valid in all instances. The difference in hand placement during prostration does not matter, and doubt about passing wind should be ignored, with purity being presumed to remain intact.
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