Focus and humility in prayer

Standing before Allah with a present heart, and the things that spoil a prayer. 7 hadith.

1. In prayer you speak with your LordWhoever stands in prayer is in private conversation with Allah.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 531
2. Should I not be a thankful servant?The Prophet ﷺ prayed at night until his feet swelled, out of gratitude.al-Mughirah ibn Shu'bahSahih al-Bukhari 1130, Sahih Muslim 2819
3. When something worried him, he prayedThe Prophet's first response to stress and trouble was prayer.Hudhaifah ibn al-YamanSunan Abi Dawud 1319
4. Do not look up in prayerA severe warning against raising the eyes to the sky while praying.Anas ibn MalikSahih al-Bukhari 750
5. Looking around in prayerTurning to look around is something Shaytan steals from the prayer.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 751
6. Not when food is served or nature callsDo not pray while food is ready or while holding back the toilet.AishahSahih Muslim 560
7. When drowsy, sleepA person too sleepy to know what he says should sleep, then pray.AishahSahih al-Bukhari 212, Sahih Muslim 786