I see some of the worshippers, after finishing the prayer, raising their hands and making du'a' (supplication), then wiping their faces and bodies with their hands. What is the ruling on that?

Question:
May Allah reward you with good and do you well. I see some of the worshippers, after finishing the prayer, raising their hands and making du'a', and after finishing, wiping their faces and bodies with their hands. Is this established from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? We ask for guidance.

Answer:
As for after the obligatory prayer, it is not prescribed to raise the hands in du'a' after the taslim, because this has not come from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). If the Muslim makes du'a' after the obligatory prayer without raising his hands, there is no harm in that, but he does not raise his hands because this is something that has not come; there is no evidence from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) regarding it. It is broad, yes.