Is it permissible to pray with one's eyes closed, given that one feels more humble (khushu') at that time?

The questioner:
When I pray and close my eyes, I find that I am closer to humility (khushu'). Do you advise me to continue doing so, especially since I also find that the whispers (waswasah) move away from my face? May Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh:
The scholars mentioned that it is disliked (makruh) to close the eyes in prayer, except if there is a reason for it. If there is something in front of him that distracts him from the scenes and sights, he closes his eyes. However, it is desirable for the one praying to look at the place of his prostration and not to let his gaze wander in front of him. If you look at the place of your prostration, that suffices you from closing your eyes. As for closing the eyes, it is disliked in prayer except for two needs. This

The presenter:
This is the need mentioned by Shaykh Salih.

The Shaykh:
I say that what suffices him from it is to look at the place of his prostration.

The presenter:
What Allah willed, meaning, what Allah willed.