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Q 9: Is it permissible to raise the head a little during Salah (Prayer) upon saying Takbirat-ul-Ihram (saying: "Allahu Akbar [Allah is the Greatest]" upon starting Prayer) and in the position of supplication and seeking forgiveness?

A: It is not permissible for the person who performs Salah to raise his head toward the heavens upon saying the Takbirat-ul-Ihram or in the position of supplication. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said in this regard: Let some people desist from lifting their sight towards heaven while supplicating during prayer or else their sight will be snatched away. (Part No. 6; Page No. 341) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.