What is the ruling on closing the eyes during prayer?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I am the imam of a mosque, and during the loud prayers I close my eyes while reciting, because if I keep my eyes open, I get distracted in my recitation. Is there anything wrong with that for me?
Answer:
If there is something in front of you that distracts you, close your eyes. But if there is nothing in front of you that distracts you, it is not disliked to close the eyes. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. I am the imam of a mosque, and during the loud prayers I close my eyes while reciting, because if I keep my eyes open, I get distracted in my recitation. Is there anything wrong with that for me?
Answer:
If there is something in front of you that distracts you, close your eyes. But if there is nothing in front of you that distracts you, it is not disliked to close the eyes. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم إغماض العينين في الصلاة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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