Is it recommended for the worshipper to stand close to his sutrah (barrier)?

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It is recommended for the worshipper to approach his sutrah closely. This is based on the statement transmitted from Sahl ibn Abi Hathmah, where the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "When one of you prays facing a sutrah, let him draw near to it, lest Satan interrupt his prayer." This is narrated by Abu Dawud. Similarly, the Prophet (peace be upon him) commanded: "When one of you prays, let him pray towards a sutrah and draw near to it," narrated by al-Athram. Further supporting this, it is narrated from Sahl ibn Sa'd that "There was space for a sheep to pass between the Prophet (peace be upon him) and the Qibla," narrated by al-Bukhari. Standing close is considered more protective of the prayer and prevents anything from passing between the worshipper and the sutrah.