I close my eyes in prayer and feel an increase in khushu', so is it permissible for me to do that?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, I close my eyes in prayer and feel an increase in khushu', so is it permissible for me to do that?

Answer:
No, do not lower your gaze unless there is something in front of you that distracts you. If there is nothing in front of you that distracts you, do not close your eyes. Look at the place of your prostration and do not let your gaze wander in front of you. Look at the place of your prostration, and you do not need to close your eyes.