Is it permissible for me to cover my face during prayer for the sake of khushu' (humility)?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for me to cover my face during prayer? I cover it with a shemagh for the sake of khushu' (humility)?
Answer:
If there is something in front of you that distracts you, there is no harm in closing your eyes or covering your face. However, if there is nothing in front of you, it is disliked (makruh) for a person to close his eyes or cover his face. Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. The questioner asks: Is it permissible for me to cover my face during prayer? I cover it with a shemagh for the sake of khushu' (humility)?
Answer:
If there is something in front of you that distracts you, there is no harm in closing your eyes or covering your face. However, if there is nothing in front of you, it is disliked (makruh) for a person to close his eyes or cover his face. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [4267- 4717] هل يجوز لي أن أغطي وجهي في الصلاة لأجل الخشوع؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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