The one praying in the Haram: Does he look at the Ka'bah during prayer?
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Question:
May Allah bless you. The questioner asks: Is it obligatory for me to look at the Ka'bah during prayer? And is looking at the Ka'bah an act of worship?
Answer:
No, do not look at the Ka'bah; look at the place of your prostration. The one praying looks at the place of his prostration, because this is more conducive to humility. If his gaze wanders to what is in front of him, he becomes distracted by passersby and sights. Do not look at the Ka'bah or anything else while you are praying. As for it being an act of worship, I do not know of any evidence for that. Yes.
May Allah bless you. The questioner asks: Is it obligatory for me to look at the Ka'bah during prayer? And is looking at the Ka'bah an act of worship?
Answer:
No, do not look at the Ka'bah; look at the place of your prostration. The one praying looks at the place of his prostration, because this is more conducive to humility. If his gaze wanders to what is in front of him, he becomes distracted by passersby and sights. Do not look at the Ka'bah or anything else while you are praying. As for it being an act of worship, I do not know of any evidence for that. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1921 - المصلي في الحرم، هل ينظر إلى الكعبة حال الصلاة؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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