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When religious authorities discourage vernacular prayer

The imam at my mosque says I should only pray in Arabic but when I pray in English I feel like my heart is actually involved instead of just my mouth.

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Institutional preservation of sacred forms can conflict with individual needs for authentic spiritual expression and connection.

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“Where Are You with Prayer across traditions?”

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