Which is better: looking at the Ka'bah during prayer, or looking at the place of prostration?
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, which is better: looking at the Ka'bah during prayer, or looking at the place of prostration?
Answer:
The one praying does not look at the Ka'bah or anything else, but rather he looks at the place of his prostration, because that is more reverent for him and allows him to rest from distractions. If he looks at the Ka'bah or at the passersby, that occupies him from his prayer. But if he confines his gaze to the place of his prostration, that gathers his thoughts and keeps him further from distractions.
Honorable Shaykh, which is better: looking at the Ka'bah during prayer, or looking at the place of prostration?
Answer:
The one praying does not look at the Ka'bah or anything else, but rather he looks at the place of his prostration, because that is more reverent for him and allows him to rest from distractions. If he looks at the Ka'bah or at the passersby, that occupies him from his prayer. But if he confines his gaze to the place of his prostration, that gathers his thoughts and keeps him further from distractions.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أيهما أفضل النظر أثناء الصلاة إلى الكعبة، أو النظر محل السجود؟ للشيخ الفوزان — youtube.com
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