Sheikh Uthman Hadi - Salah over everything | Ep. 5 Why You Don’t Feel Anything | Dhul Hijjah series 2026

Episode Date: May 21, 2026

Sometimes, our hearts become numb—not because Salah is empty, but because we are distracted. In our fast-paced lives, we often rush through our prayers, our minds preoccupied with the noise of the world. We scroll through social media, engage in endless conversations, and fill our hearts with distractions. Then, we expect to find peace and tranquility instantly in our Salah. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/sheikh-uthman-hadi--6689369/support.

I pray, but I feel nothing. You're not alone. Sometimes the heart becomes numb. Not because sala is empty, but because we are distracted. We rush, we scroll, we fill our hearts with noise, and then expect peace, instantly in our sala. But hearts need time to soften. So don't quit and don't rush it, even if it feels dry, even if it feels heavy,

because consistency brings life back to the heart. And one day, out of nowhere, you'll find it again. And that moment will be worth every single struggle. You may feel, and you might find yourself saying, I pray, but I don't feel anything. If this resonates with you, you're not alone. Many believers alike struggle with this sensation. and this is essential to understand its roots and how we can actually overcome it.

Sometimes our hearts become numb, not because sala is empty, but because we are distracted. In our lives, we often rush through our sala. Our minds preoccupied with the noise of the world. We scroll through social media, engage in endless conversations, and fill our hearts with distractions. Then we expect to find peace and tranquility instantly in our sala. But the reality is that our hearts need time to soften. Just as a garden requires care and attention to flourish, our hearts need nurturing to fill the beauty of our iBada. When we approach sala with a heart that is cluttered and distracted, it becomes challenging to connect back to Allah, Safan and Hewatea.

One of the key elements that can help us combat this numbness is actually kushur, and that is the state of humility and concentration in your sala. Kshu is about being fully present in our sara, both physically and spiritually. It is the essence of our abada that allows us to connect deeply with Allah, and the Prophet of Allah al-a-u-Slam said, when a servant stands for sala, he is conversing with his rab. So this profound statement reminds us that sala is not just a series of movements. Rather, it's a conversation with our Creator. To experience this connection, we must cultivate Koshua and our slala.

Now some practical techniques to help you develop Kishu and overcome those feelings of numbness during Salah. First off include preparing your heart and mind before you begin your Salah. Take a moment to actually clear your mind. Set aside those distractions and focus on the significance of who you are about to face and what you are actually about to do. Remind yourself that you are standing before Allah the most merciful and that this is a time for you to connect with him. We've spoken about this before,

but ensure that you're reflecting upon the meanings of the verses of the Quran in your sada, take time to actually understand their meanings and what they actually mean, and also the phrases that you say in your sada. Semi Allah williamidah, Rubbenaulak al-hameda. Allah al-a-a-a-a-a-ba and all the duaas that you make throughout your prayer. This actually helps us to engage more deeply in your sara. Create an environment as well that you're limiting those distractions before that

sara. Find a quiet space where you can focus on your sara without interruptions. Turn off your phone or any other distractions that may pull you or your attention away from sala. During that sala as well, practice mindfulness by bringing your awareness back to the present. Whenever your mind starts to wonder, focus on your breathing, focus on Allah and the words that you are reciting at that very moment. And when you do this, it actually helps you to stay grounded and connected to Allah in your sara. Also be patient and consistent. Remember that when you come to developing kushu, it takes time and practice.

Don't be discouraged if you don't feel an immediate change because consistency is key. So even if your prayers feel dry or heavy, Continue to show up with time. Your heart will begin to, inshallah soften, and you will find peace that you are seeking. So even when it feels challenging, do not quit, because consistency in your sara, even during those hard times, is crucial.

One day, you may find that again, and, inshallah, the moment that you do, that will spark, that spark of imam will be worth every single struggle that you faced. And Allah, supranahua-ta-a-a-ta-la promises this to us in the Quran. He says, and we will surely give them a taste of the nearer reward. But the greater reward is with Allah. So this ayah reminds us that while we may experience difficulties in our yvada, the ultimate reward relies with Allah, Sufana-hu-a-a-a-a-a-a- and it is everlasting.

So if you find yourself feeling numb during your salaa, remember that it is a countessal experience, acknowledge the distractions in your life, and take those steps to cultivate koshu and your sada. Prepare your heart, reflect upon the meanings of those words and of that, of those words, limit the distraction, practice mindfulness, remain patient and consistent, and Allah, Sophanarhu, Tada will, inshallah grant it to all of us. Thank you.