The ruling on closing the eyes during prayer
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Question:
The questioner says: Regarding closing the eyes during prayer, if it helps one to be humble, is it a sin or is it permissible?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with closing the eyes if one needs to do so. If there is something in front of him that distracts him, there is nothing wrong with closing the eyes. However, if he has no reason for it, it is disliked in prayer. Yes.
The questioner says: Regarding closing the eyes during prayer, if it helps one to be humble, is it a sin or is it permissible?
Answer:
Yes, there is nothing wrong with closing the eyes if one needs to do so. If there is something in front of him that distracts him, there is nothing wrong with closing the eyes. However, if he has no reason for it, it is disliked in prayer. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/271 — archive.org (7:45)
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