Bismillahi Rahamanir Raoheem
Praise be to Allah, lord of the worlds and may his tremendous blessings be on the prophet (saw) and his entire household.
Allah said in his book "....and stand before Allah with obedience" (Q2:238) and has said concerning the prayer "....and truly it is extremely heavy and hard except for the al-khashioon(Q2:45)
Salah is the greatest pillar of Islam and khushoo in salah is required according to shariah. Khushoo means calmness, serenity, tranquility and humility.
"....successful indeed are the believers, those who offer prayers with all solemnity and full submissiveness"(Q23:1-2)
How to develop Khushoo in solar
1. Get in the grove even before prayer begins, Plan like you are going for interview. Repeat the adhan, recite the dua after adhan, perform wudhoo with concentration, dress neatly, pray on time
2. Learn something new. memorise the short surahs and verses from the long ones
3. Don't steal while praying perform your ruku and sujood properly
4. Learn Arabic, read Tafseer
5. improve your relationship with Allah
6. Remembering Allah while praying Q(40:70-72)
7. Pausing at the end of each ayah
8. Reciting in slow Rhythmic tones (Q73:4)
9. knowing that Allah responds to prayer
10. Varying the adhkaars, surahs and dua'as recited in prayer
11. Knowing the advantages of khushoo in salah
12. Striving to offer dua at the appropriate times
13. Not praying in a garment that has decorations, writing, bright colours or pictures that will distract
14. Not praying when there is food prepared I.e when food is ready, eat first before praying
15. Not praying when you need to answer call of Nature
Ma shaAllah...the success of a prayer depends on its Kushoo
Allahumma inner authubika min qalbin law yakhsha( Oh Allah! I seek refuge with you from a heart that has no khushoo)
May Allah help us to do good acceptable deeds for his sake only(aameen)
Asalam alaekum warahmatullah wabarahkatuh