Thinking of worldly things during salaah

Q: Does thinking of worldly things while in prayer makes the prayer invalid? How do I know that my prayers are being accepted?

A: This will not invalidate the prayer. However, to intentionally think of worldly things and affairs during salaah is not permissible and causes the reward of the salaah to be lost.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)