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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:

  1. Speaking:
    Speaking during prayer is considered makruh, except in cases of urgent need or necessity.
  2. Turning the Head Elsewhere:
    The worshipper must maintain orientation towards the Qiblah and avoid turning to another direction during prayer.
  3. Playing with the Hands:
    The worshipper should avoid fidgeting with their hands during prayer and maintain focus and devotion.
  4. 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.