FatwaFederal TerritoriesPrayer (Salah)
AL-KAFI #973: SOLAT DALAM KEADAAN BERFIKIR HAL KEDUNIAAN
What is the status of a prayer that is accompanied by worldly thoughts, and what should one do?
Short answer
Worldly thoughts crossing the mind during prayer happen to almost everyone, and the fatwa links this to the whispering of Satan based on a hadith reported by al-Bukhari.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Prayer (Salah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Worldly thoughts crossing the mind during prayer happen to almost everyone, and the fatwa links this to the whispering of Satan based on a hadith reported by al-Bukhari. When this happens, one is obliged to strive to focus with khushu' on Allah, since those who are humble in prayer are promised success and the highest Paradise, Firdaus. Al-Ghazali's methods include presenting the heart, understanding the recitation, glorifying Allah, feeling awe and hope toward Him, and feeling shame for one's shortcomings.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Justeru, kalaulah ini berlaku maka wajib bagi kita bermujahadah untuk menumpukan khusyuk hanya kepada Allah kerana balasan bagi solat khusyuk adalah syurga Firdaus.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #973: SOLAT DALAM KEADAAN BERFIKIR HAL KEDUNIAAN”, 22 December 2018. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/2905-al-kafi-973-solat-dalam-keadaan-berfikir-hal-keduniaan. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/prayer-with-worldly-thoughts-what-to-do/