Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

Is it allowed to raise hands for dua after fardh salaah? Did Prophet (SAW) ever do this?

· 13 Muharram 1422 AH1 min readFatwa 2606English

Question

I read a hadith extracted from 'majma-uz-Zawaaid' vol.1, pg. 169, narrated by Abdullaah Ibn Zubayr radhi Allaahu 'anhu. Please let me know what is shari'ah's ruling?

Answer

Respected Brother-in-Islam

Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu

Making Du'a after Salaat is established in the Hadith. Since it is established to make Du'a, it can be made collectively or individually. Both are permissible. However, to regard it as necessary or compulsory is incorrect. To lift up the hands during Du'aa, to pass the hands over the face after Du'aa is also established from Hadith. (Durrul Munthoor, Sharah Abu Dawud)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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