Hijabi Life

How do i stop being distracted in prayer?

Asalamu'alaykum my brothers and sisters of Islam. Today I was asked a question which really interested me.
A sister asked: "When I do Salah or intend to do good deeds I often get very evil thoughts in my mind. When I concentrate in Salah, and try to focus on the meaning of the words, evil thoughts enter my mind, which make evil suggestions about everything including Allah. I know that none forgives sins except Allah alone, but because of my thoughts I feel that there is nothing worse than to have evil thoughts about Allah. After Salah I ask Allah's forgiveness, but feel very bad about this. These thoughts spoil my enjoyment of Salah. Please advise me sister."

Jazakallah khairan for that. I know this is very hard and I've also found this hard in the past. Evil whispers during prayer and at other times come from the Shaytaan, who is keen to misguid muslims and deprive them of good and keep it far away from them.

One of the Sahaabah complained to the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) about waswaas during prayer, and he said: "The Shaytaan comes between me and my prayers and my recitation, confusing me therein." The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: "That is a devil called Khanzab. If he affects you seek refuge in Allah from him and spit drily to your left three times." He said, I did that and Allaah took him away from me.

This is something very important that you should do. Another thing you mentioned about the waswaas reaching such a great level that you have begun to experience waswaas that makes you think about Allaah in ways that are not appropriate, these are evil whispers from the Shaytaan. Allah says:

"And if an evil whisper from Shaytaan (Satan) tries to turn you away (O Muhammad) (from doing good), then seek refuge in Allaah. Verily, He is the All‑Hearer, the All‑Knower"

[Fussilat 41:36]

So the fact that you are begging for Allah forgiveness is very good. And it was said that what it means is that the Shaytaan only whispers to those whom he despairs of tempting, because he is unable to tempt them. Do it be discouraged and whenever you pray always begin with "أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم".

Every time you pray know that Allah is in front of you. It's just Allah and you. Nobody else. Ignore the evil whispers and misguidance although it can be hard. I wish you the best sister and I hoped this helped you. I will end here inshallah if you would like anymore advice on this let me know. I know I'm not the best person on doing advices but i can help you as best as I can.

Asalamu'alaykum.