To what extent does raising one's voice in prayer invalidate it? For example, when I recite aloud in the audible prayers, my voice is slightly high. To what limit does a loud voice become invalidating?
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Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):
It is not permissible to excessively raise one's voice - such as shouting - while reciting during prayer.
Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 1, Recitation, M 620
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):
If one excessively raises their voice in the praise and surah beyond what is customary, such as shouting, their prayer is invalidated.
Source: Message on Prayer and Fasting, Prayer, Obligations of Prayer, Recitation, M 196
May you be successful in all good.