Supplication for the deceased after burial, raising the hands, and facing the qiblah

Question:
Is it prescribed to raise the hands in supplication after the burial of the deceased? And is it obligatory to face the qiblah when making supplication?

Answer:
Yes, supplicating for the deceased after the completion of his burial is prescribed. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) commanded this. He said: As for raising the hands, I do not know of any evidence for it. I do not know of any evidence for raising the hands. However, one should supplicate for him and seek forgiveness for him after the completion of his burial. Facing the qiblah is better because supplication is an act of worship, and one faces the qiblah for acts of worship. Yes.