Q&A: Unsure Whether Passed Wind and Distractions During Prayer
Question
“Assalamualaikum.
I am unable to differentiate whether im farting or movement in my rear end when I want to pray (especially during wudu). I get up to pray at the right time but I am unable until an hour or more past the prescribed time.I am also plagued with doubts about wudu salat and purification. I also get distracted easily during prayer. How can I be praying earlier or duas to be reciting to reduce the doubts”
Answer
“Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah,
Insha'Allah these articles contain the answers to all your questions and can help you overcome what you are experiencing.
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/qibla-hanafi/35935
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa/8345
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/qibla-hanafi/43839
https://islamqa.org/shafii/qibla-shafii/33727
As for a cure to your doubts, this article has some beneficial advice for this:
https://islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa/8377
In general, an abundance of zikr reading the Qur'an, and learning more about the rulings of the deen are all very strong and beneficial cures to help you overcome the doubts and misgivings that you are experiencing.
May Allah SWT relieve you of these misgivings and grant you ease and tranquillity.”