Must one organize/prepare festival prayers (Mussaf and other infrequent prayers) before praying them, or is preparation unnecessary?
Synopsis
Whether one must mentally organize and rehearse festival prayers (particularly Mussaf of festivals and new month) before standing to pray them, to ensure fluent recitation without stumbling.
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