What is the ruling on one who prays without looking at the place of prostration?
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The majority of scholars recommend looking at the place of prostration, while the Malikis believe it is preferable to look straight ahead, citing the verse: "So turn your face toward Al-Masjid Al-." However, the prayer is not invalidated by not looking at the place of prostration; rather, it is disliked to turn one's face away or to raise one's gaze to the sky.
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