Should I Be Self-Critical If I Am Struggling to Focus on Prayer?

Answered by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Should I Be Self-Critical If I Am Struggling to Focus on Prayer?

One of the most challenging aspects of prayer is maintaining concentration, often leading us to feel discouraged and labeling our prayers as failures. Shaykh Faraz will clarify our true responsibilities and offer guidance on how to attain concentration during prayers.

Shaykh Faraz Rabbani, a distinguished scholar in the Islamic sciences, is the Founder and Executive Director of SeekersGuidance. He studied under renowned scholars globally for ten years, beginning in Damascus and continuing in Amman, Jordan. Notable mentors include Shaykh Adib al-Kallas and Shaykh Hassan al-Hindi. After completing his studies, Shaykh Faraz returned to Canada in 2007 and established SeekersGuidance, dedicated to spreading reliable, relevant, and inspiring Islamic knowledge online and on the ground.