Tampering with the Body in Prayer

Question
What is the ruling on tampering with the body during prayer?
Answer
It is disliked to fidget during prayer; for Yahya ibn Abi Kathir, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said: "Indeed, Allah dislikes for you fidgeting in prayer, indecency during fasting, and laughing at graves. Indeed, Allah forbids you from idle talk and wasting money." This is found in Musnad al-Shihab 2: 155, and it was weakened by Al-Suyuti, but it is supported by what has been reported regarding the prohibition of fidgeting with pebbles. See: I'la al-Sunan 5: 10, Al-Bada'i 1: 210, and Al-Kanz 1: 117.
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