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This is not normal as one must not care what people think of him if he is doing what he is doing for the sake of Allah. This is why some scholars said:

“Doing something to show off to people is riya’a.

Leaving something mandatory for the fear of people talking is shirk!”

Sheikh, a lot of times I refrain from doing deeds because of fear of people, like I want to make dua in final tashahud and I take long time time people start looking at me and I stop and say Salam. Is it shirk?

Prayer, Psychological Problems | May 8, 2022 1:15 am
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There is no dedicated imam in the mosque near my home. Random people become imam and they recite quran with wrong pronunciation. I often feel dissatisfied praying behind them. The mosque committee is not bothered by this and they say that they don’t have enough money to hire an imam. Also, temples nearby mosque play some songs which affects my concentration further. Am I obliged to go there?
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Sheikh, I have this habit of gargling after coming out of the washroom. I feel that I have breathed foul smelling air while relieving myself so I should gargle my mouth before saying the name of Allah (SWT). Is it necessary or am I doing wrong. Please advise. Jazak Allah. May Allah reward you because you have really helped me alot.