Is looking at the finger during the tashahhud considered obligatory?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is looking at the finger during the tashahhud considered obligatory?
Answer:
It is not obligatory, but it is better that he keep his gaze short, not letting it wander in front of him. He should look at the place of his prostration or at his index finger. The important thing is that he keeps his gaze from wandering in front of him, because that distracts him from his prayer. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, is looking at the finger during the tashahhud considered obligatory?
Answer:
It is not obligatory, but it is better that he keep his gaze short, not letting it wander in front of him. He should look at the place of his prostration or at his index finger. The important thing is that he keeps his gaze from wandering in front of him, because that distracts him from his prayer. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [315 -2802] هَلْ النظر إلى الأُصبع حال التشهد يُعتبر واجبًا؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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