Meaning of a Hadith
Question
Is there a Hadith that says that we should pray as if we are standing in front of Allah? What does this exactly mean?
Answer
Yes, as though Allah is watching us or we are looking at Him.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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