Means of Humility of the Heart in Prayer

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what are the means that make a person humble in his prayer and prevent his heart from being distracted?

Answer:
Realizing the greatness of Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) and standing before Him, reflecting on the Qur'an in prayer, cutting off the distractions that occupy him; he does not enter into it while his heart is preoccupied with food, urination, or defecation. All of this: the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded preparation for prayer. He said, "Do not pray while food is present," and said, "When the 'Isha' prayer time comes, begin with it." He also forbade (peace and blessings be upon him) praying while angry or harboring hatred, and while holding back one of the two excretions in prayer, because of the distractions. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded getting rid of them before prayer. Likewise, he comes with tranquility; he does not come running, with a restless soul, hurrying, and then entering into prayer; this causes confusion. He comes with tranquility and calmness until he enters into prayer while at ease. Yes. Ahh.