I close my eyes during Salah, is this allowed?

The Sunnah is to place the sight, when standing, on the place of prostration. Therefore closing the eyes should be avoided.

[Imama Kasahani – al Bada’i]

But if there is a distasteful sight or something that will draw your attention then it is permissible to close your eyes to retain the presence of the heart.

Allah knows best.

Answered by Shaykh Naveed Jameel ash-Shaami