Is it prescribed to face the grave when greeting the grave of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions, and does one raise his hands when greeting?

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This questioner says: When a Muslim greets the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his two companions, does he face the grave? And does he raise his hands when greeting, meaning does he gesture with them?

Answer:
Yes, he faces the grave, because this is the custom of a Muslim; you do not greet someone while you are behind them, with them behind your back. This is bad manners and harshness. So you face the graves when greeting them: the grave of the Messenger and his two companions, and the other graves of the Muslims; you face them because this is the custom of greeting. As for raising the hands, no, do not raise the hands. Yes.