July 20, 2026
3 mins
Does Waswasa (OCD) Excuse a Person from Prayer in the Shafi’i School?
Answered by Shaykh Irshaad Sedick Question If a person experiences waswas (obsessive thoughts) or OCD, does the Shafi’i School excuse them from prayer? Does this rule also cover ghusl, istinja, and the removal of impurities? Answer In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. No, if you have waswasa or OCD and […]