Advice on Praying in Front of a Pillar

I seek God’s forgiveness out of fear. In God’s name. Peace and God’s mercy be upon you.

Peace and God’s mercy be upon you. I seek forgiveness from God.

Peace be upon you. Peace and God’s mercy be upon you.

How are you, my dear? Welcome, Sheikh. Everything’s good.

By God, I’m well, praise be to God. As a reminder: “And remind, for the reminder benefits the believers.”

I saw you come in and pray two rak‘ahs, mashallah.

Yes, but I have a note: you were facing the pillar directly.

I like to pray in front of a tree or any pillar.

The Prophet, peace be upon him, forbade it and instructed the Companions that when you come to pray, you should not stand directly before a pillar, lean to the right or left, differing from the Jews, who used to worship stones or worship idols. It is to differ from them. Pray to Almighty God.

Say “Allahu Akbar” with us and send blessings upon the Messenger. My dear, may God protect you.

May God make you happy, Sheikh.