The Messenger of Allah (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying in the presence of food, which the praying person craves and wants very much. Also, he forbade praying while resisting the need to relieve oneself of the two filths - urine and stool - for this causes distraction.

• Before commencing the prayer, a worshiper should eliminate anything that may distract him during their prayer.

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• The worst of thieves among people is the one who steals his prayer." He said: "How does he steal his prayer?" He said: "He does not perform its Rukū‘ or prostration perfectly
• The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) forbade praying with one's hands on one's waist
• Whoever forgets a prayer should perform it as soon as he remembers it; there is no expiation for it except that
• What is the matter with some people who raise their eyes towards the sky during their prayer? He went on, using a strict language: They must refrain from that action, or else their sights will certainly be snatched away