Ruling on placing the right hand over the left after bowing
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Q214: The questioner asks: Is placing the right hand over the left in prayer after rising from bowing a recommended practice, or a religious innovation?
A214: Placing the right hand over the left, or the right palm over the left palm, and clasping them while standing in prayer, this is a recommended practice established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Whether this is done before bowing or after
bowing, it is recommended to clasp one’s hands and place them on the chest while standing in prayer, whether before bowing or after; because each of them is a standing in prayer. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that when he stood in prayer, he did this. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sahih al-Bukhari 6008 This is one of the established recommended practices in prayer.
A214: Placing the right hand over the left, or the right palm over the left palm, and clasping them while standing in prayer, this is a recommended practice established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Whether this is done before bowing or after
bowing, it is recommended to clasp one’s hands and place them on the chest while standing in prayer, whether before bowing or after; because each of them is a standing in prayer. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that when he stood in prayer, he did this. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
and offer your prayers in the way you saw me offering my prayers
وصلوا كما رأيتموني أصلي
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