Question
I don't know why but when i am making dua to Allah while in sajdah/ prostration i usually make duas long, and i go into detail and i speak what is bothering me. Sometimes because i keep it so long i run out of things to say and i get confused and i even zone out. I try to use the most beautiful language and way of speech i can when making dua. Now the issue is that because i zone out sometimes i get distracted and disconnected from ("the conversation" ) what i was asking Allah. Sometimes i even get waswas asking me things like "who are you praying to" during this phase and these things make me feel like i am not being sincere in my faith/ dua. I try to ask Allah for help in my duas when i need it or even in general daily life. What should i do and am i sinning for this?
Islamic Ruling & Answer
VerifiedYou are not sinful. Making long supplications in (prostration) and expressing your feelings in detail is a good thing, but don’t overburden yourself trying to use beautiful or perfect words—simple and short is better.
The loss of focus and thoughts like “who are you praying to?” are whispers (waswas) from Shaytan; they do not affect your faith or sincerity. When this happens, softly recite (أعوذ بالله من الشيطان الرجيم)and refocus on your dua.
Try to keep your supplication simple and heartfelt, because Allah looks at the state of your heart, not the length of your words.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 24, 2026
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