Fatwa #26067 April 2001United States of America
Is it allowed to raise hands for dua after fardh salaah? Did Prophet (SAW) ever do this?
Question
I read a hadith extracted from 'majma-uz-Zawaaid' vol.1, pg. 169, narrated by Abdullaah Ibn Zubayr radhi Allaahu 'anhu. Please let me know what is shari'ah's ruling?
Answer
Respected Brother-in-Islam
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Making Du'a after Salaat is established in the Hadith. Since it is
established to make Du'a, it can be made collectively or individually. Both
are permissible. However, to regard it as necessary or compulsory is
incorrect. To lift up the hands during Du'aa, to pass the hands over the
face after Du'aa is also established from Hadith. (Durrul Munthoor, Sharah
Abu Dawud)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu
Making Du'a after Salaat is established in the Hadith. Since it is
established to make Du'a, it can be made collectively or individually. Both
are permissible. However, to regard it as necessary or compulsory is
incorrect. To lift up the hands during Du'aa, to pass the hands over the
face after Du'aa is also established from Hadith. (Durrul Munthoor, Sharah
Abu Dawud)
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.