{"_id":"66ef93d239945b40a2cbee08","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it haram if I pretend to be leading others in salah when I pray alone to improve my concentration?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it considered riya’ (showing off) or even impermissible if, when praying alone, I pretend to lead others (imaginary) in Salah to help me stay focused and make fewer mistakes? This act is not done when praying with others, but I worry it might eventually lead to riya’. What would you advise?\\n\\nAdditionally, is it permissible to imagine reciting a surah that I have memorized in front of Allah ﷻ during my prayers?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"I wouldn’t discourage it if it helps you stay focused and reduces mistakes. As long as your intention is to enhance your prayer rather than to lead others in prayer, you can continue using this method if it proves effective. You may rely on it until you achieve better focus or until the method no longer works for you.\\n\\nRegarding the second part of your question, when the Prophet ﷺ was asked by the Angel Gabriel about ihsan, he responded, \"},{\"attributes\":{\"italic\":true},\"insert\":\"‘It is to worship Allah as though you see Him, and if you do not see Him, then (know that) He sees you.’\"},{\"insert\":\" Ihsan means striving for excellence in worship, with deep awareness and sincerity, as if you are in the presence of Allah.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fe30b76658b4c23281e","tag":"Salah: Other","count":138},{"_id":"668d9ff20b76658b4c2329d9","tag":"Worship: Intention","count":103}],"createdOn":"2024-09-22T03:49:38.514Z"}