Matters that help achieve khushu' in prayer
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Question:
The questioner says: Shaykh, I am suffering from a lack of khushu' in prayer. What are the things that help achieve khushu'? And is my prayer accepted, Shaykh?
Answer:
The prayer is accepted, and khushu' is something that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) places in the heart of the servant. However, one should avoid distractions. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying in the presence of food. He forbade praying while one is struggling to relieve oneself of the two impurities, urine or feces. So one should avoid distractions and pray calmly. One should reflect on the Qur'an and be mindful of the greatness of Allah, before Whom one is standing. In this way, khushu' is achieved, if Allah wills. Yes.
The questioner says: Shaykh, I am suffering from a lack of khushu' in prayer. What are the things that help achieve khushu'? And is my prayer accepted, Shaykh?
Answer:
The prayer is accepted, and khushu' is something that Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) places in the heart of the servant. However, one should avoid distractions. For this reason, the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying in the presence of food. He forbade praying while one is struggling to relieve oneself of the two impurities, urine or feces. So one should avoid distractions and pray calmly. One should reflect on the Qur'an and be mindful of the greatness of Allah, before Whom one is standing. In this way, khushu' is achieved, if Allah wills. Yes.
Source
قناة «السعودية»، برنامج فتاوى — youtube.com (20:17)
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