The factors that help achieve khushu' (humility) in prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, is there a specific supplication or daily recitation that helps one achieve khushu' (humility) in prayer?
Answer:
The dhikr (remembrance of Allah) reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): the opening supplication, seeking refuge from Satan, the basmalah, the presence of the heart, and reflecting on the Qur'an when hearing it.
All of this, and also that a person should not enter prayer while distracted, occupied with the need to urinate or pass gas, harboring hatred, or in the presence of food he craves yet does not eat. For this reason, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Because a person longs for food, so he takes what might test him and then prays so that he enters prayer at peace with Allah. Likewise, a person should not rush to the prayer; he should not rush, lest he rush to prayer in a state of agitation and restlessness, so that tranquility and composure may come upon him.Sahih Muslim 603a There are many causes of khushu'.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Honorable Shaykh, is there a specific supplication or daily recitation that helps one achieve khushu' (humility) in prayer?
Answer:
The dhikr (remembrance of Allah) reported from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him): the opening supplication, seeking refuge from Satan, the basmalah, the presence of the heart, and reflecting on the Qur'an when hearing it.
All of this, and also that a person should not enter prayer while distracted, occupied with the need to urinate or pass gas, harboring hatred, or in the presence of food he craves yet does not eat. For this reason, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
When the 'Isha' prayer time arrives, return for it.
إذا حضر العشاء فارجعوا له.Because a person longs for food, so he takes what might test him and then prays so that he enters prayer at peace with Allah. Likewise, a person should not rush to the prayer; he should not rush, lest he rush to prayer in a state of agitation and restlessness, so that tranquility and composure may come upon him.
Pray (along with the Imam) what you can find and complete what preceded you.
ما أدركتم فصلوا وما باتوا فأتمواThe presenter:
May Allah reward you.
Source
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