Is it permissible for a person to keep his/her eyes closed during prayer? What is the sharia ruling regarding doing this act when it brings the presence of heart (full concentration) into the prayer?
In the Name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Assalaam-o-Alaikum! Is it permissible for a person to keep his/her eyes closed during prayer? What is the sharia ruling regarding doing this act when it brings the presence of heart (full concentration) into the prayer? May the Lord prolong His Eminence's life.

In the name of God

Yes you can close your eyes while praying even if it's better to open your eyes.

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