Is one who uses breathing techniques and focuses on a single point -inspired by yoga and relaxation exercises- to increase tranquility and focus during prayer in error?
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It is permissible to contemplate in order to achieve focus and humility in prayer, based on the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, there is preoccupation in prayer," provided that the focus is on the place of prostration, and not on anything else, otherwise that would be a distraction from the prayer.
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