The Sutrah

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  1. There should be some object [such as a wall, bed, etc.] in front of one when reading Salaat.
  2. If there is no object then place in front of one a stick or something high.
  3. Stand with the object in line with one’s right or left eye.
  4. [This object in front of one when performing Salaat is known as Sutrah.]
  5. [The purpose of the Sutrah is twofold; one is to enable passers-by to walk pass ahead of the Sutrah, and the second is for one to concentrate.]

(Behshti Zewar)