Crosses and Decors in Masjids | Clip | Abu Mussab Wajdi Akkari

1,903 views·Jul 5, 2026

Khushū‘ in prayer is one of the greatest struggles for many Muslims today—and often, the problem is right in front of us. In this important reminder, Abu Mussab discusses how excessive decorations, distracting prayer rugs, elaborate masjid designs, and unnecessary adornments can severely affect focus and humility in salah. The masjid in Islaam was never meant to resemble a museum or an art gallery. It is a place of worship, humility, reflection, and devotion to Allaah. This clip also addresses a deeper issue: the growing negligence among Muslims regarding symbols, designs, and matters many people dismiss as “small” or “not a big deal.” But in reality, reverence for the symbols, sanctities, and limits set by Allaah is a sign of true taqwa. In this clip: • The ruling on closing the eyes in salah • How distractions destroy khushū‘ • Why simplicity in masjid design matters • The importance of honoring the sacred limits of Allaah A powerful reminder to take even the “small” matters of the Deen seriously, because true piety begins with reverence for what Allaah has legislated. Clip from a live Q&A session. #OneWayToParadise #Salah #Khushu #Masjid #IslamicReminder #Taqwa Clip from: https://www.youtube.com/live/c7gEzKXltjI?si=y2JNm-ZkpnZRlP5X