What is the ruling on supplication after reciting the Qur'an, and what is the ruling on raising the hands?

Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the ruling on supplication after reciting the Qur'an? And what is the ruling on raising the hands at that time?

Answer:
When completing the recitation of the Qur'an, yes, supplication is prescribed when completing the recitation of the Qur'an. The Companions used to do this and gather for it when completing the recitation of the Qur'an. As for supplication after every recitation, I do not know a basis for it. But the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) used to recite the Qur'an and seek refuge with Allah at a verse of mercy, at a verse of punishment, and ask at a verse of mercy. Yes.