{"_id":"668da0a50b76658b4c233cc8","title":"What are practical suggestions for increasing concentration during salah?","question":"What are some practical steps someone with Inattentive ADHD can take to improve their concentration/Kushoo’ in Salah? Most advisors suggest learning the meaning of the words we recite in prayer, but that isn’t always helpful for someone with inattentive ADHD who is easily distracted, has trouble focusing, and struggles with working memory (for example remembering what rakaat they are on). This is especially difficult when praying in congregation because the individual has to stay focused for longer periods of time as the Imam recites.","answer":"I am not an expert on your condition, so I would recommend that you consult a trained specialist for general advice on managing ADHD. However, I would recommend that you pray in an area that is free of distractions. If closing your eyes helps with concentration, then it's recommended to do so. \nAlso, given your situation, it would be better for you to pray by yourself without prolonging your prayer to help you stay focused. After completing your prayer individually, you can still pray with a congregation so as not to deprive yourself of that experience and reward. However, since you've already performed your prayer by yourself, your prayer with the congregation would be considered sunna. \nInshāʾa Allah, knowing that your obligatory prayer has already been completed will help relieve some of your anxiety of praying in a congregation.","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"668d9fe60b76658b4c232875","tag":"Salah: Congregational","count":92},{"_id":"668da0010b76658b4c232b89","tag":"Khushoo","count":3}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:42:13.201Z"}