Closing the ears during prayer
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Q: If I am standing reciting verses I have newly memorized, I cannot complete them if there is noise or if someone is talking to me. Therefore, I sometimes close my ears with my fingers during prayer so that I can finish my recitation. What is the ruling on this action of mine?
A: It is recommended for her to choose a quiet place, away from noise and anything that distracts her from her recitation or prayer, when she recites the Qur'an or performs her prayer, so that she can perform her prayer in the correct manner. As for placing her fingers in her ears during prayer, this is not prescribed; because the place for placing the hands while standing in prayer is on the chest, as indicated by the authentic hadiths
established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
A: It is recommended for her to choose a quiet place, away from noise and anything that distracts her from her recitation or prayer, when she recites the Qur'an or performs her prayer, so that she can perform her prayer in the correct manner. As for placing her fingers in her ears during prayer, this is not prescribed; because the place for placing the hands while standing in prayer is on the chest, as indicated by the authentic hadiths
established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
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