It is not mandatory to look at the index finger while in the tashahud. Pointing and shaking the index finger during tah is a highly recommended Sunnah, but keeping it flat all the time or looking at where you're prostrating is also acceptable.
It is not mandatory to look at the index finger while in the tashahud. Pointing and shaking the index finger during tah is a highly recommended Sunnah, but keeping it flat all the time or looking at where you're prostrating is also acceptable.