How to Pray with Khushu?

How to pray with khushu?

Establishing prayers with khushu is stated in the Holy Qur’an as one of the distinguishing characteristics of a believer (Mu’minun, 23/2). The Messenger of Allah (saw) pointed out the special condition of prayer by saying, “Prayer is the light of my eye” (Nasa’i, Ishrat a’n-nisa, 1; Ibn Hanbal, al-Musnad, XIX, 305). Khushu can be achieved in prayer when a person is away from the external factors that will distract him and his heart from connecting with Allah. The things experienced by the person in his inner world and his thoughts affect the khushu in the prayer and reflect on his behaviors, too. For this reason, a person should be aware that he is in the presence of Allah during prayer, focus on the prayer with his mind and heart, and should stay away from conditions and behaviors such as looking around, tidying up his clothes, and not complying with ta’dil al-arkan. One should try to focus on understanding the meanings of the surahs and dhikrs he recites. In addition, one should try not to follow the unrelated thoughts that occur in his mind in prayer, and should try to gather his thoughts by remembering that he is before the Almighty Allah.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS