The ruling on closing the eyes during prayer
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Question:
He says: If I close my eyes during the prayer, it helps me to be more focused for me. Is that permissible for me?
Answer:
If there is something that distracts you, close your eyes so that it does not distract you. There is nothing wrong with that. If there are things around you that occupy your attention, or people passing by, then close your eyes so that what is in front of you does not distract you. There is nothing wrong with that. However, if there is nothing in front of you to distract you, it is disliked to close your eyes during the prayer. Instead, you should lower your gaze to the place of your prostration. If you lower your gaze to the place of your prostration, you will not be distracted by what is in front of you. Yes.
He says: If I close my eyes during the prayer, it helps me to be more focused for me. Is that permissible for me?
Answer:
If there is something that distracts you, close your eyes so that it does not distract you. There is nothing wrong with that. If there are things around you that occupy your attention, or people passing by, then close your eyes so that what is in front of you does not distract you. There is nothing wrong with that. However, if there is nothing in front of you to distract you, it is disliked to close your eyes during the prayer. Instead, you should lower your gaze to the place of your prostration. If you lower your gaze to the place of your prostration, you will not be distracted by what is in front of you. Yes.
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