diff --git a/awesomerc.lua b/awesomerc.lua
index 6d085b526..b4fca8ff7 100644
--- a/awesomerc.lua
+++ b/awesomerc.lua
@@ -593,7 +593,7 @@ end)
 
 -- Enable sloppy focus, so that focus follows mouse.
 client.connect_signal("mouse::enter", function(c)
-    c:emit_signal("request::activate", "mouse_enter", {raise = true})
+    c:emit_signal("request::activate", "mouse_enter", {raise = false})
 end)
 
 -- @DOC_BORDER@