Would we go blind if we look up to the sky in Salat?
The issue of looking up to the sky during Salat (prayer) is addressed in several hadiths attributed to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. He warned against this practice with strong admonition. For instance, he stated: A group of people will be forbidden from raising their eyes in supplication during prayer to the sky, or their eyesight will be seized (taken away).
Sunan an-Nasa'i 13:98 Additionally, he expressed severity on this matter by saying, Stop that, or your eyes will be snatched away.
Sunan Abu Dawud 2:524
The interpretations of these hadiths suggest that raising one's eyes to the sky during prayer may lead to severe consequences, potentially implying a loss of sight. The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the importance of focusing during prayer by discouraging such actions, indicating that it is neither respectful nor conducive to the proper conduct of Salat.
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Sunan an-Nasa'i 13:98
Sunan an-Nasa'i · Book 13, Hadith 98 · Narrated by Abu Huraira
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: "A group of people will be forbidden from raising their eyes in supplication during prayer to the sky, or their eyesight will be seized (taken away)."
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Sunan Abu Dawud 2:524
Sunan Abu Dawud · Book 2, Hadith 524 · Narrated by Anas ibn Malik
The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) asked: What is wrong with people who raise their eyes in prayer? His tone became severe until he said, 'Stop that, or your eyes will be snatched away.'
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