The obligation of the one who contemplates the Messenger during prayer
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Question:
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, sometimes I contemplate the Messenger of Allah and the verses, and I do not feel anything but a little humility. When the prayer ends, I feel overwhelmed, and I cry, and I fear Allah. I say that I am not a believer, and I am ashamed to say, “O Lord, accept my prayer from me.” Please advise us. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
As we mentioned in the answer, she must drive this away from herself and not contemplate the Messenger during prayer, nor any other of the created beings. Rather, she should contemplate the greatness of Allah, His power, and His presence before Him. She should keep the greatness of Allah in her mind and repent to Allah from these thoughts and from attaching herself to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) during worship.
The questioner says: Honorable Shaykh, sometimes I contemplate the Messenger of Allah and the verses, and I do not feel anything but a little humility. When the prayer ends, I feel overwhelmed, and I cry, and I fear Allah. I say that I am not a believer, and I am ashamed to say, “O Lord, accept my prayer from me.” Please advise us. May Allah reward you with good.
Answer:
As we mentioned in the answer, she must drive this away from herself and not contemplate the Messenger during prayer, nor any other of the created beings. Rather, she should contemplate the greatness of Allah, His power, and His presence before Him. She should keep the greatness of Allah in her mind and repent to Allah from these thoughts and from attaching herself to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) during worship.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5768- الواجب على من يتفكر في الرسول في الصلاة - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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