CONCENTRATION IN SALAAH

Assalaam aleykum waragmatullah wabarakatu

In Salaah , shaytaan may somehow make us lose our concentration , yet this has happened not only in this generation ,but to some of the best among the Prophets Sahaba ,let me relate unto thee a story of one of the Sahaba 

Ali ibn Abu Talib was of the greatest men and a very Allah fearing person ,yet he had gotten into a phase where he lost concentration in Salaah. He decided then to take this matter unto the Prophet Muhammad Mustapha salallah aleyhi wasalaam. When he did so ,the prophet told him to perform 4 raka'ats of Salaah in full concentration ,in return the Prophet (peace and blessings upon him) would give him one of his blessed garments. Ali ( r.a ) agreed to this ( i mean who wouldn't want even a cotton thread of Rasul Allah Salallah aleyhi wasalaams blessed clothes). At the first raka'at Ali (r.a) concentrated as well as the second and third , at the fourth raka'at Ali (r.a) wondered which colour garment will the Prophet (peace be upon him ) give him

This story shows that even the most pious could lose their concentration in Salaah and begin to wander around in there own thoughts

5 tips for concentrating in salaah

1) Imagine that Allah the most high is watching your every movement while you are making salaah ( which is actually true , HE is watching you)

2) If you know the meaning of the surat you are reciting ,dwell unto its meaning

3) focus your attention unto your Prayer mat at a specific spot ,hold firm unto that spot and recite (the duas u should recite in salaah)

4)Think of your sins and sincerely regret it ,while in salaah think of your sins and acknowledge them ,and the prayer is a way to remove that sin

5)If all fails ,close your eyes and remember jannah,imagine the beautiful gardens while reciting your duas and surats

Shaytaan may try to trick you in many ways, yet you have the power to defeat him ☝☝☝☝just because you can .