What is the ruling on daydreaming during prayer?
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Question:
It happens to me often that when I say the opening takbir for prayer and begin reciting al-Fatihah, I quickly start daydreaming during my prayer, and I find myself having already said the closing salam, having understood nothing of it. His question is: Is his prayer invalid in this state? And what is the solution for such a matter?
Answer:
No, it is not invalid; it suffices. However, he must strive to be present in heart during the prayer and to be humble, striving for this and seeking help from Allah the Exalted.
It happens to me often that when I say the opening takbir for prayer and begin reciting al-Fatihah, I quickly start daydreaming during my prayer, and I find myself having already said the closing salam, having understood nothing of it. His question is: Is his prayer invalid in this state? And what is the solution for such a matter?
Answer:
No, it is not invalid; it suffices. However, he must strive to be present in heart during the prayer and to be humble, striving for this and seeking help from Allah the Exalted.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم السرحان في الصلاة؟ لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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