Is raising the gaze towards the sky during prayer disliked?
Chapter on what invalidates the prayer if omitted intentionally or forgetfully
Al-Mughni
Book of Prayer
Primary text
Raising the gaze towards the sky during prayer is disliked. Al-Bukhari recorded that the Prophet, peace be upon him, strongly rebuked those who did this, stating, 'They must stop, or their sight will be snatched away.'