Was raising the hands in the qunut of witr reported?
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The questioner : His EminenceThe Shaykh : Was raising the hands in the qunut of witr reported?
The Shaykh : Raising the hands in the qunut is authentic and established from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) in the witr. Likewise, in the narration of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) qunut in the obligatory prayers, it is reported that he raised his hands. Therefore, raising the hands is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one leaves it off out of ignorance, he should be taught. If one leaves it off out of independent legal reasoning (ijtihad), he is not to be censured. Yes.
The Shaykh : Raising the hands in the qunut is authentic and established from 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) in the witr. Likewise, in the narration of the Prophet's (peace and blessings be upon him) qunut in the obligatory prayers, it is reported that he raised his hands. Therefore, raising the hands is a recommended practice (sunnah). If one leaves it off out of ignorance, he should be taught. If one leaves it off out of independent legal reasoning (ijtihad), he is not to be censured. Yes.