Raising the hands is dua after Salaah
Question
When making the short duaa immediately after the fardh salaah, should the munfarid do so with the hands raised?
Answer
Yes. Raising the hands at the time of dua is mustahab.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Zakaria Makada
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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