What is the interpretation of the saying of Allah the Exalted: “And do not raise your voice in your prayer…”?
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The questioner : May Allah reward you, O Shaykh. What is the interpretation of the saying of Allah the Exalted: [Al-Isra 17:110] What is meant by prayer, O Shaykh?
The Shaykh : It refers to supplication and the prescribed prayer that is recited quietly, meaning one should not recite it secretly. This was revealed because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to raise his voice in his recitation, which led to objections from the polytheists. So Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said:[Al-Isra 17:110].
And do not recite [too] loudly in your prayer or [too] quietly but seek between that an [intermediate] way.
وَلا تَجْهَرْ بِصَلاتِكَ وَلا تُخَافِتْ بِهَا وَابْتَغِ بَيْنَ ذَلِكَ سَبِيلاًThe Shaykh : It refers to supplication and the prescribed prayer that is recited quietly, meaning one should not recite it secretly. This was revealed because the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to raise his voice in his recitation, which led to objections from the polytheists. So Allah (Mighty and Majestic) said: