Khusoo-Concentration on Salah

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Part One of Four:Preparing to Pray

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   1 Identify the factors that distract you in your prayers, then try to eliminate them. 
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   Learn the meaning of prayer. Try to understand the exact meaning of the words that you are reciting. Think about the meaning as you recite the verses. This will definitely keep your mind focused on your prayer. What you are saying won't just be a bunch of Arabic words anymore; their deep and spiritual meaning will become apparent.
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   Try your best to pray together with other Muslims.
4.  In Islam, this is known as jama'ah. You will ultimately feel a sense of unity and belonging. 
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   Learn to perform your prayer according to the sunnah of our blessed Prophet (peace be upon him). 
6. The Prophet guides all of mankind and his example is perfect. Don't just do the bare minimum and only the obligatory acts or worship; go above and beyond the expectations by following the sunnah and performing optional acts.
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   Give your mind a break for a few minutes before praying.
8.  Take time out from your tasks and relax. Instill calmness in your mind. Prepare the mind by thinking about your upcoming salat. Remind yourself that Allah is waiting for your salat and will listen attentively to every word you say. Concentrate on the translation of what you are reciting. This will help ensure concentration during prayer.
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    Relieve yourself from your mental stresses. 
12. During your salah, you are communicating with Allah. After you pray you will be able get up as a more humble and peaceful person. This effect stimulates the mind to pay more attention to what you are doing.^[2]
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    Put on good clothing. 
14. You should dress in the same manner as you would be you to see a respected leader. The Qur'an says "Take your adornment at every place of worship.^[3] Do not pray at the mosque in dirty or smelly clothing, as this is disliked.^[4]. Avoid eating garlic, onion or any other food that has a strong smell.
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    Plan which surahs and du'as you are going to recite beforehand.
16. Understand the meaning of the surahs and dua's. Learn them well so that you do not forget or misread them.
17. • Try to vary which surahs you recite during your salat, as this helps to keep them fresh and special.
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    Make the intention that you are praying to Allah Almighty and only for His sake. 
19. Focus on the nature of the prayer you are making. The clearer you are in your intention, the better your attention and concentration.
20. • Avoid thoughts such as praying for your own benefit, for showing others about the strength of your faith or to get your mind off things.
    • Remember that completing the five daily prayers is an obligation for the simple reason that Allah has decided that this is best for you.

Part Two of Four:
During the Prayer

1. 1,Instill self-discipline. Stand upright with a softened heart. Think of your prayer as your last prayer^[5]. Believe that Allah is by your side. Be as quiet and still as possible and try not to fidget. Unnecessarily fidgeting with something for a prolonged amount of time invalidates the prayer. Keep your eyes open and look down straight to where your head will be when you prostrate (sujood).
   

   • Remember that self-discipline is a characteristic of all good Muslims and the discipline of salah should be extended throughout our lives to help us stay within Allah's limits.2
2. 2,Don't pray hastily. Perform every part of your prayer with care and in a focused manner. The Qur'an says that the successful believers are those "who are humble in their prayers".^[6]
   

   • Pray every salah as if it is your last, for it may be just that.
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   Remember that you are meeting with nobody but Allah. Pay attention to your recitation. Pause at the end of each verse to reflect on it. Recite slowly; there should be no rush. Try to read with melody (tarteel), as the Qur'an says "recite the Qur'an in slow, measured rhythmic tones".^[7]
   

   • Adopt your own way of reciting softly without disturbing others.
   • Make the required movements slowly and carefully as the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) has taught.
   • When in prostration a beautiful feeling of complete submission to Allah's will should be experienced, which should be used to help develop a feeling of closeness to Allah.
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   Bring the mind back when ever you feel that focus has been lost. Recite the ta'wudh (seeking refuge with Allah from Satan):
   

   • A'udhu billahi minash shaitaan nirrajeem
   • Remember that shaitaan's mission is to separate us from Allah and that one of his favorite tactics to do this is to make us lose concentration in salah.

Part Three of Four:
Completing Your Session of Prayer

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   Do not rush away immediately after the prayer. Sit for a while for contemplation, dhikr (remembrance of Allah) and du'a. Evaluate whether the prayer has softened your heart and brought you closer to Allah.
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   Implore Allah earnestly to accept your prayers. Recite the following supplication after the prayer:
   

   • Allahumma a 'inni 'ala dhikrika wa shukrika wa husn 'ibadatika
   • "O Allah, help me in remembering You, in thanking You and in worshiping You in the best way."
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   Recite Dhikr after salat as prescribed by the Prophet (peace be upon him).
   

   • Allahumma antas salamu wa minkas salam, tabarakta ya dhal jalaali wal Ikram (O Allaah You are the Flawless One, and from You comes peace and security. Exalted are You, O Possessor of Majesty and Honour)
   • Subhan Allah "Exalted is Allah" (33 times), Alhamdullilah "Praise to God" (33 times), Allahu Akbar "God is the Greatest" (34 times)
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   Seek refuge from the Hellfire, especially after Fajr and Maghrib.Recite Allahuma ajirnee minan naar, which means "O Allah, save me from the Fire". The Prophet (peace be upon him) used to recite this seven times.
   

   • Spending a few moments contemplating the reality of the Fire after each salat will help drive you towards the obedience of Allah.
   • Remember that Allah has created the Fire for those that refuse to believe in Him or live their lives in the way that He has asked.
   • Never forget that only Allah can save us from the Fire, so we must place all our hope in Him.
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   Send peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon Him). Recite the Durood.
   

   • Allah humma salli 'ala muhammadin wa'ala ali muhammadin,kama sal'layta 'ala ibraheema wa'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed. Allah humma baraka 'ala muhammadin wa'ala ali muhammadin, kama barak ta 'ala ibraheema wa 'ala ali ibraheema innaka hameedum majeed
   • O Allah, let Your Blessings come upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you have blessed Ibrahim and his family. Truly, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
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   Make du'a (supplication). The best time to make du'a is after the obligatory prayers. Abu Umamah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated that that Allah’s Messenger (peace be upon him) was asked, "O Messenger of Allah, which supplication is heard (by Allah)?". He said the end of the night and at the end of the obligatory Salah.^[8]
   

   • Make dua praising Allah and thanking Him for His blessings, especially for bringing you to Islam.
   • Ask Allah to strengthen your beliefs and for help with any specific difficulties you or your friends or others may be experiencing.
   • Acknowledge any sins that you may have committed, promise not to repeat them and ask Allah for forgiveness.

Part Four of Four:
Outside the Prayer

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   Don’t treat prayer as an isolated act of worship, but part of your being. Keep in mind that every aspect of your life will have an effect on your prayer (and vice versa).
   

   • Organise your daily routine around the five salah times, rather than trying to squeeze them in when you can.
   • Consider what other acts of worship will help you develop your relationship with Allah, for example, voluntary prayers, reciting the Qur'an, dhikr (remembrance of Allah), fasting and Islamic study. Work these into your schedule around the five salah.
   • The stronger your daily routine of worship, the easier you will find it to concentrate during salah.
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   Keep your lifestyle pure and clean.Eating non-halal food, earning unlawful income, and committing sins take away the joy and concentration in prayer.
   

   • Study Islam and do your best to understand the laws set by Allah in the Qur'an and Sunnah.
   • Learn to control your worldly desires, which include love of wealth, greediness, lust and jealousy. Instead commit yourself to a life in the service of Allah.
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   Begin to schedule your work according to prayers. Let your employers or boss know that you need a few minutes break for prayers and a longer break on Friday noon (for Muslim brothers). Avoid night shift duty, if possible.
   

   • If your employer refuses to accommodate you and no solution can be found, then it may be necessary to seek alternative employment.
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   Try to go to bed early so that you do not miss your morning prayer. Set an alarm for a few minutes before Fajr prayer so that you can make wudu and, if male, join the congregation at the masjid.
   

   • Your last acts in the evening should be reciting Qur'an, including Surah al-Mulk, and making dua to Allah.
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   Too much engagement in worldly affairs hinders the mind from being attentive when in prayer. During prayer, your mind should be free of all unnecessary matters, such as gossip or music.
   

   • "Those who believe, and whose hearts find satisfaction in the remembrance of Allah: for without doubt in the remembrance of Allah do hearts find satisfaction."^[9]

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  Is it true that Ramadan helps you focus better during prayers?

  Yes, it does. You have to be committed to praying your best. Ramadhan helps a lot if you want to turn over a new leaf. Make a lot of dua and read ta'awwuth before beginning your Salaah; you yourself have to CHANGE. If you want a major change in your Salaah, then understand it and what you are saying, it WILL change your life completely.
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Tips

• Remember that it is a blessing to be a Muslim. While praying, thank Allah for his gifts and ask for forgiveness.
  
• Seek Allah's help for concentrating and enjoy your prayers, in the presence of Allah.
  
• Take control of your mind and thoughts.
  
• Remember when you can concentrate on prayer and du'as, you can concentrate on anything and achieve anything.
  
• It's an ongoing process, so work persistently with patience and never give up.
  
• Don't have any distracting patterns on clothes or your salat rug. Even if it doesn't bother you, it might bother someone else.
  

Warnings

• Prayer without concentration may not be accepted.
  
• The most important thing in Islam is that prayer is a mandatory duty towards Allah, who created us and everything around us and not just an activity is done only on weekends and during auspicious days alone.
  

Suah achieving a quality salah is something we, as Productive Muslims, are all striving towards. None of us likes to recite Quran during our salah without having our faith refreshed. We would all like for us to feel that peace from showing our obedience to Allah .