Does the one praying fold his hands after rising from the bowing?

Question:
Does the one praying clasp his hands after rising from the bowing? We differed on this in one of the mosques, so please give us the correct ruling, may Allah reward you.

Answer:
The authentic hadiths from the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), including the hadiths of Sahl ibn Sa'd and Wa'il ibn Hujr and others, indicate that it is prescribed for the one praying while standing in prayer to clasp his left hand with his right hand, whether that is in the standing before the bowing or after it. Some of them indicate that the best is to place them on the chest, and this is the preferred position, acting in accordance with the aforementioned hadiths.
As for sending the hands out, we do not know of any legal evidence for those who advocate it. We have written a comprehensive article on this matter, which was published in local newspapers and others. It should be noted that holding the hands and sending them out are not matters that cause division and hostility among the Muslim community. Rather, it is obligatory for Muslims to cooperate in righteousness and piety, to love one another for the sake of Allah and to advise one another, even if they differ on some secondary issues such as holding the hands and sending them out, and the like. This is because holding the hands is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory. Whoever prays with his hands held or sent out, his prayer is valid. However, the better and prescribed practice is to hold the hands, in accordance with the saying and action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).
We ask Allah to guide us, you, and all Muslims to understand His religion and to remain steadfast upon it, and to protect us all from the evils of our own selves and the badness of our deeds, and from the misleading trials. Indeed, He is All-Hearing, Near.