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What are the disliked acts in prayer?
Disliked (Makruh) Actions in Prayer
Disliked actions in prayer refer to behaviors that a worshipper should avoid during prayer, and they include the following:
- Speaking:
Speaking during prayer is considered makruh, except in cases of urgent need or necessity. - Turning the Head Elsewhere:
The worshipper must maintain orientation towards the Qiblah and avoid turning to another direction during prayer. - Playing with the Hands:
The worshipper should avoid fidgeting with their hands during prayer and maintain focus and devotion. - Constantly Looking at the Sky:
Continuously looking at the sky during prayer is makruh; attention should be directed to the ground or the place of prostration.
By avoiding these disliked actions, a worshipper maintains concentration and humility in prayer, performing it correctly and in a way accepted by Allah.