Question:
Dear Rabbi,
I have OCD and have intrusive thoughts and compulsions during prayer. Should I stop and do prayer later? Also, some of my thoughts are disturbing like racism, antisemitism, and about satan/devil. One can never give soul away, but thoughts still scare me. Are they sinful thoughts and should I repent?
Answer:
You should still pray then. Later on your will still have the same OCD, and there is no guarantee that these thoughts won’t come up later. W When a person has disturbing thoughts, don’t fight them, rather gently think about the things you are supposed to without getting upset about it.
Have a good day
