Distraction from Spiritual Duties

While we were praying (Jumua Khutba & prayer) with the Prophet (p.b.u.h), some camels loaded with food, arrived (from Sham). The people diverted their attention towards the camels (and left the mosq...

"The mutual rivalry (for piling up of worldly things) diverts you' (102:1) was revealed."

"They distracted us from Salatul-Wusta (the middle prayer) until the sun went down."

"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) got distracted and did not pray the two Rak'ahs before 'Asr so he prayed them after 'Asr."

"These markings distracted me. Take it to Abu Jahm and bring me his Anbijani (a woolen garment with no markings)."

The Messenger of Allah took a ring and put it on, then he said: "This distracted me from you all day, shifting my gaze from it to you (and back again)." Then he threw it away.

“There will be leaders who will be distracted by matters and they will delay the prayer until after its proper time. So make your prayer with them voluntary.”