Sahabah (radiyallahu ‘anhum) would wipe the hands on the face after du’a

Is the following narration from Al Adabul Mufrad reliable?

Abu Nu’aym Wahb said: “He saw both Sayyiduna ‘Abdullah Ibn Umar and Sayyiduna Ibn Zubayr (radiyallahu ‘anhum) wipe their palms over their face while making a supplication.”

Answer:

Imam Bukhari (rahimahullah) has recorded this narration in Al Adabul Mufrad with an acceptable chain.

(Al Adabul Mufrad, Hadith: 609)

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Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala

Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar

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