What is the ruling on movement during prayer?

Question:
The listener Ahmad Salim Muslim, residing in the United Arab Emirates, sent a message asking about movement during prayer. He says: There are people who say that movement during prayer invalidates it. Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Fidgeting during prayer is not permissible if it is excessive, but a minor amount is excused. A minor amount, as understood by custom, is excused. However, if it becomes excessive and continuous, it invalidates the prayer. Therefore, it is obligatory for the believer in his prayer, and for the believing woman, to be careful to preserve its validity and to guard against the causes of its invalidity. A minor amount is excused, such as straightening one’s garment or turban, or wiping dust from in front of one’s face during prostration once or twice; this does not harm one’s prayer. However, it is better to do it only once, based on his saying (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding such a matter: .
The point is that the believer should strive for humility, focus on his prayer, be present in it with his heart, and avoid fidgeting and movement with utmost care. Allah the Exalted said: [Al-Mu’minun: 2].
But if one fidgets slightly in a way that does not harm the prayer, such as taking something, putting it down, scratching one’s head a little, or similar things that a person sometimes does, it does not harm the prayer. However, if the fidgeting becomes excessive and the movements become continuous, as understood by custom, the prayer becomes invalid. One should be careful. Yes.

The presenter: May Allah reward you with good.