Level 3 · Fiqh · 11
The Makruh Acts of Prayer
QWhat are the makruh acts during prayer?
AThere are many acts that are makruh during prayer including:
- To recite aloud during a prayer that should be done quietly like zuhur and asar prayers.
- Reciting softly when it should be recited aloud for instance during subuh, maghrib, isya’ and Friday prayers.
- Turning the face away for no reason
- Pointing fingers for no reason
- Praying briskly
- Smiling
- Praying while very hungry, thirsty or sleepy.
- Putting off answering the call of nature.
QWhat happens if we commit makruh while praying?
AThe prayer is still valid but there will be less acceptance.