Is it permissible to look at the finger during the tashahhud?

Question:
He asks: Does the one praying look at the place of prostration during the tashahhud, or at the finger, the index finger?

Answer:
The matter is broad in this regard; one may look at the place of prostration or at the index finger. The important thing is that he shortens his gaze, he shortens his gaze so that it does not extend to what is in front of him, because that distracts him from the prayer, or he looks at the passersby, or he looks at the place of his prayer and prostration. Whether he looks at the index finger or at the place of prostration, all of this is a broad matter, and praise be to Allah. Yes.