Reading from a prayer book or with closed eyes
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Question
Hello Rabbi, Is there an advantage to reciting the Grace After Meals from a prayer book as opposed to saying it with closed eyes? (If a person can concentrate better in the latter option?) Is the answer the same in the case of the Amidah prayer or the recitation of the Shema in the morning/evening prayer?
Answer
Hello Rabbi
Everything depends on the intention.
And do in the way that seems to you that you can concentrate better.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 90, S"K 63
Close your eyes or pray from the siddur and do not look outside to avoid distraction