Causes of Achieving Khushu' in Prayer
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Question:
May Allah bless you. One of the sisters, who used the code name Umm Salih from Riyadh, is asking. She says: How do we pray? How do I pray with khushu' (humility and focus), because honestly, I pray without khushu', meaning I let my mind wander during the prayer?
Answer:
Khushu' is something that Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) places in the heart, but it has causes. One should reflect on the Qur'an and be present in heart when reciting the Qur'an; this is one of the causes of khushu'. Also, one should not pray while distracted, with a confused mind, not in a state of obedience, or when needing to defecate or urinate, when the two worst things urge him, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Riyad as-Salihin 1753 Yes.
May Allah bless you. One of the sisters, who used the code name Umm Salih from Riyadh, is asking. She says: How do we pray? How do I pray with khushu' (humility and focus), because honestly, I pray without khushu', meaning I let my mind wander during the prayer?
Answer:
Khushu' is something that Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) places in the heart, but it has causes. One should reflect on the Qur'an and be present in heart when reciting the Qur'an; this is one of the causes of khushu'. Also, one should not pray while distracted, with a confused mind, not in a state of obedience, or when needing to defecate or urinate, when the two worst things urge him, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
(ﷺ) saying, "No Salat (prayer) should be performed when the food has been served, nor should it be performed when a person is in need of relieving himself."
صلى الله عليه وسلم لا صلاة بحضرة طعام، ولا وهو يدافعه الأخبثان.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/268 — archive.org (6:46)
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