The ruling on one who does not feel tranquility in prayer except by closing the eyes

Question:
The questioner says: When I pray, I do not feel tranquility unless I close my eyes, and I do not think about worldly matters. Despite this, I seek refuge in Allah from the beginning of my prayer, but even so, I think about it and feel sad. What is your opinion on closing the eyes?

Answer:
You must strive to bring your heart to the prayer, and I ask Allah to help you with this. Remember that you are in the presence of Allah, and that Allah is watching you. When a believer stands in prayer, he watches over his Lord and keeps in mind the greatness of the Exalted and Majestic is He. It is obligatory to pay attention to this matter. Remember that you are in the presence of Allah, and that Allah turns His face toward His servant as long as he is praying. So you must strive to bring your heart to the prayer, be humble before Allah, and leave off closing the eyes. Closing the eyes is disliked, and leaving it off is better. Some scholars mention that it is a practice of the Jews, so it is better to leave it off. But fix your gaze on the place of prostration, look at the place of prostration, be humble before Allah, remember His greatness, and that you are in His presence. Strive in this, and be glad of good. May Allah reward you with good, Your Eminence.