Is it permissible to close the eyes in prayer if it makes one more focused?
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Question : I took two units of the midday prayer if it was better.
Answer : No, no, it does not happen unless there is a reason, so that Satan does not play with it.
Answer : No, no, it does not happen unless there is a reason, so that Satan does not play with it.
Source
قناة «فضيلة الشيخ محمد بن صالح العثيمين»، 867 - هل يجوز تغميض العين في الصلاة إذا كان أخشع؟ الكافي في فقه الإمام أحمد بن حنبل - ابن عثيمين — youtube.com
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