The ruling on turning one's head during prayer without need
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Does turning one’s head during the prayer for no reason invalidate the prayer?
Answer:
Turning the face and neck is disliked. If it is for a need, it is permissible, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to lead his companions in prayer during some of his expeditions and would look toward the valleys, fearing that the enemy might attack from them. So, if turning the face is for a need, there is nothing wrong with it. But if it is for no reason, it is disliked. Yes. The Shaykh varies in the prayer of the servant. “When you pray, do not turn your heads.” Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, this questioner says: Does turning one’s head during the prayer for no reason invalidate the prayer?
Answer:
Turning the face and neck is disliked. If it is for a need, it is permissible, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to lead his companions in prayer during some of his expeditions and would look toward the valleys, fearing that the enemy might attack from them. So, if turning the face is for a need, there is nothing wrong with it. But if it is for no reason, it is disliked. Yes. The Shaykh varies in the prayer of the servant. “When you pray, do not turn your heads.” Yes.
Source
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