Is it considered bad to pray with your eyes closed? I can concentrate more easily with my eyes closed but many people say it is the way the Jews pray.

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It is Makrooh (reprehensible) to close the eyes during Salaat. In order to concentrate in Salaat, one may semi-close the eyes.

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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