What is the ruling on these sayings and actions: saying "True is Allah, the Magnificent" after reciting the Qur'an, secondly, wiping the face after supplication, and thirdly, raising the hands in the supplication of the Friday sermon?

The Shaykh : And upon you be peace and the mercy of Allah.

The questioner : O Shaykh, may Allah prolong your life, I have sayings and actions that I do not know whether they are religious innovations or from the Sunnah. The first is saying "True is Allah, the Magnificent" after reciting the Qur'an, the second is wiping the face after supplication, and the third is raising the hands in the supplication of the Friday sermon?

The Shaykh : None of that is valid.

The questioner : Are they religious innovations, O Shaykh?

The Shaykh : Yes, yes, yes.

The questioner : O Shaykh, may Allah reward you with good.

The Shaykh : And may Allah protect you, if Allah wills.