The ruling on one who is preoccupied during prayer with matters not part of it
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The question: And regarding the observation he makes, in which he says: What is the ruling on one who looks at his watch and is preoccupied with side activities during prayer?
Answer: There is no doubt that one should not be occupied with the time, or with his beard, or with his clothes; this is idle behavior. What is prescribed for the believer is to devote himself to his prayer and to be humble in it before Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) , and Allah the Exalted says: [Al-Mu'minun:1-2].
It is not befitting for the believer to be preoccupied with his watch, or his beard, or his nose, or his clothes. Rather, he should focus on his prayer, placing his right hand over his left wrist and forearm, being humble and tranquil in his prayer. This is how it should be for the believer. It is never befitting for him to be distracted from his prayer by any other matters, such as his watch, or fiddling with his beard, or other things. However, a slight amount is excused. A slight amount is excused and does not harm the prayer. But the believer should be mindful of this, so that he does not do it frequently. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
Answer: There is no doubt that one should not be occupied with the time, or with his beard, or with his clothes; this is idle behavior. What is prescribed for the believer is to devote himself to his prayer and to be humble in it before Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He) , and Allah the Exalted says:
(1) Certainly will the believers have succeeded: (2) They who are during their prayer humbly submissive
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ الَّذِينَ هُمْ فِي صَلاتِهِمْ خَاشِعُونَIt is not befitting for the believer to be preoccupied with his watch, or his beard, or his nose, or his clothes. Rather, he should focus on his prayer, placing his right hand over his left wrist and forearm, being humble and tranquil in his prayer. This is how it should be for the believer. It is never befitting for him to be distracted from his prayer by any other matters, such as his watch, or fiddling with his beard, or other things. However, a slight amount is excused. A slight amount is excused and does not harm the prayer. But the believer should be mindful of this, so that he does not do it frequently. Yes.
The presenter: May Allah reward you.
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