Riyad as-Salihin, 1754
Anas bin Malik (May Allah be pleased with him) said:
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said, "How is it that some people raise their eyes towards the sky during As-Salat (the prayer)?" He stressed (this point) and added, "People must refrain from raising their eyes towards heaven in Salat (prayer), or else their sights will certainly be snatched away." <b>[Al-Bukhari]</b>.
عن أنس بن مالك قَالَ : قَالَ رسولُ اللهِ : « مَا بَالُ أقْوامٍ يَرْفَعُونَ أبْصَارَهُمْ إِلَى السَّمَاءِ في صَلاَتِهِمْ » ! فَاشْتَدَّ قَولُهُ في ذَلِكَ حَتَّى قَالَ : « لَيَنْتَهُنَّ عَنْ ذَلِكَ ، أَوْ لَتُخطفَنَّ أَبْصَارُهُمْ » ! . رواه البخاري
References1 variant
- In-Book Reference
- Book 17, Hadith 244
Sharh · explanationclick to expand
<b>Guidance from the Hadith:</b><br>
1) It clearly informs that it is prohibited to raise one’s gaze towards the sky during prayer and points to the Prophet’s warning that those who act like this will lose their sight.<br>
2) When a praying person looks at the place of his prostration, this boosts his humility and focus and indicates his politeness towards the Almighty Lord.