Where should the worshiper look when he bows?
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The questioner : Zayn, O Shaykh, when a person bows, where should his gaze be directed? Should it be between his feet, or should he look at the place of prostration?
The Shaykh : There is no specific point that he is obligated to look at, as is the case when he is standing or when he is sitting for the tashahhud. When he is standing, he directs his gaze to the place of prostration, and when he is sitting for the tashahhud, he directs his gaze to his finger.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : As for when he is bowing, there is no specific point that we were commanded to look at; therefore, the matter is general.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O our Shaykh. Do not forget us in your supplication. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : I hope for you all success, if Allah wills.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. May Allah welcome you, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Welcome.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Welcome, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
The Shaykh : There is no specific point that he is obligated to look at, as is the case when he is standing or when he is sitting for the tashahhud. When he is standing, he directs his gaze to the place of prostration, and when he is sitting for the tashahhud, he directs his gaze to his finger.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : As for when he is bowing, there is no specific point that we were commanded to look at; therefore, the matter is general.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O our Shaykh. Do not forget us in your supplication. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : I hope for you all success, if Allah wills.
The questioner : May Allah bless you. May Allah welcome you, O Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Welcome.
The questioner : ... .
The Shaykh : Welcome, and upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.
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