The Obligation of Tranquility in Prayer and Seeking Refuge from Whispers

Question:
The questioner says: Is the one who does not have khushu' in his prayer like the one who does not pray? And what should one do if he has whispers from Shaytan that prevent him from having khushu' in his prayer? Please guide us, may Allah reward you with good.

Answer:
Tranquility is necessary. It was mentioned earlier in the hadith of the Bedouin that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) ordered him to repeat the prayer, and Hudhayfah said to the one who did not have tranquility: "You have not prayed, and if you die in this state, you will die upon other than the fitrah upon which Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) was created."
Therefore, tranquility is necessary in his bowing and prostration, between the two prostrations, and after bowing he must have tranquility and khushu'. Allah the Exalted says: those who are humble in their prayers [Al-Mu'minun:1-2]. He must have tranquility. When he prostrates, he must have tranquility until every vertebra returns to its place. When he bows, he must have tranquility until every vertebra returns to its place. When he rises from bowing, he must have tranquility until every vertebra returns to its place. When he sits between the two prostrations, he must have tranquility until every vertebra returns to its place. This is what is obligatory upon the one who prays.
As for the whispers, it is obligatory to seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan. If they occur to you, spit to your left three times and say: "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan" three times, and they will disappear, if Allah wills. Strive against yourself and do not obey Shaytan with the whispers, but rather fear them and reject them. Seek refuge in Allah from Shaytan when they occur, spit to your left three times, and say: "I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Shaytan" three times, and they will disappear, if Allah wills.

The presenter: May Allah reward you, Your Eminence.