The ruling on closing the eyes during supplication or prayer
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The questioner:
We are taking a call from Abdullah from Steer. Go ahead, Abdullah. Peace be upon you. And upon you, peace.
The Shaykh:
And upon you, peace. My sister, go ahead. Yes, please proceed.
The questioner:
The first question is: What is the ruling on one who prays or makes supplication while his eyes are closed?
The Shaykh:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. One may close his eyes if he needs to, if there is something in front of him that distracts him, so that he may be more present in heart, free from distractions. There is nothing wrong with it when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner:
And if he has nothing to distract him, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
It is disliked to close the eyes in prayer and supplication without a need. Yes.
We are taking a call from Abdullah from Steer. Go ahead, Abdullah. Peace be upon you. And upon you, peace.
The Shaykh:
And upon you, peace. My sister, go ahead. Yes, please proceed.
The questioner:
The first question is: What is the ruling on one who prays or makes supplication while his eyes are closed?
The Shaykh:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with it. One may close his eyes if he needs to, if there is something in front of him that distracts him, so that he may be more present in heart, free from distractions. There is nothing wrong with it when there is a need. Yes.
The questioner:
And if he has nothing to distract him, Shaykh?
The Shaykh:
It is disliked to close the eyes in prayer and supplication without a need. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 1474 - حكم إغماض العينين عند الدعاء أو الصلاة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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