7 TIPS ON ATTAINING KHUSHU' IN SALAT
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Khushu' (concentration) in Salat is very important, as without it, a great purpose of our Salat is defeated. Attaining khushu' in an ever flinching world could be a great challenge but here are a few tips I believe can help fix that, in sha Allah.
1. Learn about Salat.
Learn about the source, virtue & reward of Salat. Knowing this will help you value the entire process. Learn about the different positions in Salat (qiyam, ruku', sujud, julus), the supplications in them, the best ways to do them & the different variations.
Learn about the source, virtue & reward of Salat. Knowing this will help you value the entire process. Learn about the different positions in Salat (qiyam, ruku', sujud, julus), the supplications in them, the best ways to do them & the different variations.
2. Do number (1) above frequently.
You can't assume you're perfect in Salat. You need to revisit your classes/books at least once every month in order to continuously remind yourself about them. Also try to learn a new thing about Salat every now and then.
You can't assume you're perfect in Salat. You need to revisit your classes/books at least once every month in order to continuously remind yourself about them. Also try to learn a new thing about Salat every now and then.
3. Switch things up
Learn the different variations of supplications for Du'a ul Iftitah, Ruku', Sujud, Tashahhud et cetera & then, switch them up from time to time. This is more consistent with the Sunnah & since switching requires consciousness, it helps you pay attention.
Learn the different variations of supplications for Du'a ul Iftitah, Ruku', Sujud, Tashahhud et cetera & then, switch them up from time to time. This is more consistent with the Sunnah & since switching requires consciousness, it helps you pay attention.
4. Free yourself from internal & external distractions before praying
External distractions include noise, smell, dirts, uncomfortable clothing, etc, while internal ones include anger, hunger, being pressed, depressed etc
Free yourself from all these before approaching Allah.
External distractions include noise, smell, dirts, uncomfortable clothing, etc, while internal ones include anger, hunger, being pressed, depressed etc
Free yourself from all these before approaching Allah.
5. Change your perception towards Salat
Salat isn't just a chore you must do to escape Jahannam. Yes it is, but it's also ur daily appointment with ur Beloved. It is the Mi'raj of believers, during which you're closest to Him.
Don't pray so you can rest. Find rest during Salat.
Salat isn't just a chore you must do to escape Jahannam. Yes it is, but it's also ur daily appointment with ur Beloved. It is the Mi'raj of believers, during which you're closest to Him.
Don't pray so you can rest. Find rest during Salat.
6. Adhere to the Jam'i (for the males)
Always strive to pray in congregation and while behind the Imam, always make sure you re-echo each takbir with your tongue, voice & mind. This is my favorite. Trust me, if you do just this, your khushu' can potentially go up by 50%!
Always strive to pray in congregation and while behind the Imam, always make sure you re-echo each takbir with your tongue, voice & mind. This is my favorite. Trust me, if you do just this, your khushu' can potentially go up by 50%!
7. Train yourself to remain seated after the Salat
Being accustomed to springing up immediately after Salat can be a source of distraction as well. Sit back and make the prescribed supplications such as saying:
اللَّهُمَّ أَعنِّي على ذِكرِكَ وشُكرِكَ وحُسْنُ عِبَادَتكَ
Being accustomed to springing up immediately after Salat can be a source of distraction as well. Sit back and make the prescribed supplications such as saying:
اللَّهُمَّ أَعنِّي على ذِكرِكَ وشُكرِكَ وحُسْنُ عِبَادَتكَ
"Oh Allah, aid me in remembering You, showing You gratitude and perfecting my worship of You.
May Allah aid us all in remembering Him as He should be remembered and salutations be unto Muhammad ﷺ.
May Allah aid us all in remembering Him as He should be remembered and salutations be unto Muhammad ﷺ.
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