Most of the sins are borne of idle speech and looking [at that which is prohibited], and these [two] are the broadest of the paths of entry for Shaytaan [to come play mischief with you].
Tag: eyes
Where to focus the eyes during the rukoo'
Whilst in prayer, where should one's eyes be focused during the rukoo'?
Closing the eyes during the prayer
Whilst praying, is it permissible for him to close his eyes, because it helps him to concentrate more when doing so?
Have you seen a jurist with your own eyes?
I asked al-Hasan al-Basree about something, and said [to him]: The jurists are saying such-and-such.
Read the Qur.aan to me
The Messenger of Allaah ﷺ said to me:
Read the Qur.aan to me. I said: O Messenger of Allaah, you want me to read [the Qur.aan] to you, when it was revealed to you? He ﷺ said
'I do not know'
A student asked Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen why the Qur'aan sometimes mentions hearing in the singular and sight in the plural — and his honest, thoughtful reply.
He would weep whilst standing in prayer at night
Sa'eed ibn Jubayr would weep [whilst standing in prayer] at night until his eyes became bleary and he was unable to see clearly.
Close your eyes
If a woman passes [before] you, then close your eyes until she has passed by.
Such a look will cause desire in the heart
Do not allow your eyes to look at a woman's garment, for indeed such a look will cause desire in the heart.