33 Ways of developing Khushoo’ in Salaah Book by Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid http://www.islamqa.com/en/ref/books/21 Contents: Introduction Concealment of Khushoo' Rulings on Khushoo' The means of developing Khushoo' Knowing the advantages of Khushoo' in Salaah Warding off distractions and things that adversely affect khushoo When a person suffers a great deal of waswaas Conclusion

1. 33 ways to develop Khushoo (concentration) in Prayer

9. 8) Praying with a barrier (sutrah) in front of one and praying close to it The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said: “When any one of you prays, let him pray facing a sutrah, and let him get close to it.” (Reported by Abu Dawood, no. 695, 1/446; Saheeh al-Jaami’ , no. 651). Prophet (S) also said: “When any one of you prays facing a sutrah, let him get close to it so that the Shaytaan cannot interrupt his prayer.” (Reported by Abu Dawood, no. 695, 1/446; Saheeh al-Jaami’ , no. 650). He also said: “When any one of you is praying, he should not allow anyone to pass in front of him, and he should prevent him as most as he can. If he insists, he should fight him, for he has a companion [i.e., shaytaan] with him.” (Reported by Muslim, 1/260; Saheeh al-Jaami’ , no. 755).