Closing eyes during prayer
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Thanks. It's interesting that the fatwas say it is disliked but don't give a particular reference. And that one fatwa says it is preferred not to do it, yet is was supposedly the practice of the prophet to close his eyes.
confusedRA786 -- you pray while driving? wow
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Thanks. It's interesting that the fatwas say it is disliked but don't give a particular reference. And that one fatwa says it is preferred not to do it, yet is was supposedly the practice of the prophet to close his eyes.
confusedRA786 -- you pray while driving? wow
yes you can while driving a camel.
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No way!!! They are too big and they sway.
Since I've been living in Egypt for years, people have often tried to convince me to get on top of a camel, but I always declined. Somehow it seems like such a tacky, touristy thing to do. However, in my favourite place in Sinai some of the Bedouins offer day trips on camels, and that is something I might try one day.
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Peace,
Respect.I would LOVE to raide on a camel or a horse, since i haven;t done on the actyal animals but rather the "clones" of it. When i travel with an airplane .... how many horse/camel power is that? confused
When it comes to closing the eyes during the prayer, see, what i noticed is that it's not the only thing that separates us from them. They also put right foot upwards during sitting position and i don't. They see me do this and wonder. I don't lose time with that.
Trust God and rely on Him.
it's hard to be patient but be patient until death.
God bless you all.Peace.
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Yeah, I try to make a Small Duaa before or When I am Driving for Safety. I ask Allah to let my Journey be safe (inshallah).
I personally feel safer so..I like it.Also, If I am driving and Miss a Salaat, sometimes I may Drive and Pray at the same time.
Meaning...Keeping my eyes open, and just Reciting the Quran (Fatiha) and the Regular things you say and then adding a Duaa.
(Subhanna rabbielazeem, Subhanna Rabbialalah)..etc....I Personally Like the Physical Prostration Ritual Prayer when I am at a House or Stopped Location, But I also Like to do the Reciting Salaat when I am in Motion (like Driving) or at a Place where I cannot do it (work, etc).
After I told a Man at the Masjid that I feel bad because I cannot pray or miss it...He told me I had NO EXCUSE...because I could just Easily have Prayed (recited) in the Car, or On a Plane or wherever!....He was Right. God Is the Most Understanding, and I have no excuse.
I think Prayer could be done anywhere (clean) and with eyes Open or Closed.
Remember Prayer is a PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP with GOD....Therefore You should do what best enhances your Connection with Allah.(infact, sometimes Praying Outdoors Enhances your Connection I think. just ask Brother Abdun Nur! He wrote an Article about Prostrating outdoors and its benefits. Of course he doesnt believe in Prayer to Allah (as his view of Allah is a little more confusing to some) but the main point is, is that Prostration on the Ground is a Benefit both Him and (Ritual-Prayer followers) Agree on. (even a Sunni Iman agrees that Praying Outside is better for you)
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I would LOVE to raide on a camel or a horse, since i haven;t done on the actyal animals but rather the "clones" of it.
I love horseback riding. To me, it's very meditative, but at the same time you're getting a good workout.
Some weeks ago I went riding in the forest with a small group of people. It was sunny, but cool, the earth still wet from previous rain. I enjoyed it tremendously ... taking in the sights and smells, focussing on being in tune with the movements of the horse, enjoying the speed when galloping. I felt great for two whole days afterwards.
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having been on a camel I can say they are very high up and the praying I did was not to fall off!
back in UK when I had a car I did used to recite on my way to work, it helped to calm me for the day ahead, with eyes on the road of course ;D
When I was working here I used to recite on the way to work too while walking up the road to the bus
When doing the prostration prayer I do prefer to close my eyes though, as leyna said it helps with the 'meditation'
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I close my eyes. Not because I feel I have to or need to, but that's just how I do it, I think it helps me remember/recall things to give thanks for/things to ask forgiveness for.
I try to remember to ask for forgiveness for particular/specific things, sometimes I ask for forgiveness for things which I have forgotten/things which I should but do not remember to ask forgiveness for.