Fatwa #22186 February 2001Pakistan

Is it permissible to do Salat with ones eyes closed

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It is Makrooh (disliked) to perform Salaat with the eyes closed. However, the Salaat will be valid.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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