The Ruling on Moving Between Mosques in Search of Khushu'

Question:
He says, may Allah preserve you: Many young people abandon i'tikaf (spiritual retreat in the mosque) and go to a different mosque every night, to a different reciter, under the pretext of seeking khushu' (humility in prayer). Is this action valid? Please give us a ruling, and may Allah reward you.

Answer:
By Allah, khushu' is not achieved by moving between mosques. Khushu' is an action that Allah places in the heart. If you pray alone, without an imam, and khushu' descends into your heart, that is more profound.
So it is not khushu' to frequent mosques and taste the voices; rather, this is considered an indulgence in voices. The one who wants khushu' should be humble in any place. If he remembers the greatness of Allah and reflects on the Book of Allah, he will be humble even if he is alone. His khushu' while alone is better. Yes. A man who remembered Allah in seclusion and his eyes overflowed with tears out of fear of Allah is among the seven whom Allah will shade in His shade. Yes.