From the lives of our pious predecessors Salah is our connection with our Lord and the early Muslims were very keen on praying with full attentiveness. Abu Al-Darda (may Allah be pleased with him) said: “It is from a person's knowledge and understanding that he sees to his needs first in order to turn to his prayer with a heart free of distractions.” – Ibn Al-Mubarak in Al-Zuhd wal