Raising one's hands in dua after salaah

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Question

Is it acceptable to raise ones hands in dua immediately after salah?

Answer

Yes.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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