that are time-bound to their prescribed times; and when a person observes them regularly, that is desirable, for the deeds most beloved to Allah are those performed consistently, even if they are few.

Likewise, there is no objection to persevering in the remembrance of Allah through tahlil (saying la ilaha illa Allah) and tasbih (saying subhan Allah), and in supererogatory prayers as you mentioned—except during the times in which the Prophet ﷺ forbade prayer. You have already stated that you avoid those times, and praise be to Allah.

***
Guarding the Tongue against Cursing and Reviling

Question: Is it permissible to curse sinners or oppressors—such that if someone wrongs me in word or deed I curse him? Is this allowed or not?

Answer: It is unfitting for a Muslim to be one who habitually curses, speaks obscenely, or uses foul language. He must guard his tongue against insult and abuse, even if someone insults him, and he should not retaliate in kind. Allah the Exalted says: “Good and evil are not equal; repel [evil] with that which is better.” (Fussilat 41:34).

***
Reviling and Cursing Disbelievers and Major Sinners

Question: At times we insult or curse the polytheists and disbelievers, or speak of them by likening them to animals. They are people of shirk—Allah forbid—who call upon others besides Allah; some of them also practice sorcery. Some are alive and others have passed away, and some even lead the Muslims in prayer in the mosques and preach from the pulpits. Is it permissible for us to do this or not?

Answer: With regard to cursing a disbeliever, a polytheist, or an openly sinful person who commits a major sin—