Where Should You Look When Performing Your Namaaz

Where Should You Look When Performing Your Namaaz

Janaab Sayyid Ayub Ali Saaheb says that it was after Zuhr Salaah and Huzoor Aala Hazrat RadiAllahu Anhu was engrossed in reciting his Waza'if, i.e. litanies, when a stranger came and stood in front and tied Niyyat for Namaaz. When performing Ruku, he held his neck up high, looking towards the area of Sajdah. After he had completed his Namaaz, Huzoor Aala Hazrat RadiAllahu Anhu called him close and asked him, why is it that you held your neck up so high in the position of Ruku? He said, Huzoor I was looking at the area of Sajdah. Sayyidi Aala Hazrat RadiAllahu Anhu said, then what will you do when in Sajdah! Thereafter, Sayyidi Aala Hazrat RadiAllahu Anhu said:

In the Position of Qiyaam, i.e. when standing (in Salaah), your sight should be on the area of Sajdah. In the position of Ruku, your sight should be on the toes of your feet. In the position of Tasmee', i.e. when rising from Ruku, your sight should be on your chest. In the position of Sujood, your sight should be on your nose. In the position of Qu'ood, i.e. when sitting for Tash'shahud, your sight should be on your lap. When turning Salaam keeping the Kaatibeen, i.e. Angels who record our deeds in mind, your sight should fall upon your shoulders.
(Sayyidi Ala Hazrat The Qaadri Gem, Volume 2 Page 111-112/Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre Overport Durban)