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What is the ruling and method of raising the hands for the opening takbir?

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What is the ruling and method of raising the hands for the opening takbir?

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In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate

The ruling of Raising the Hands

Raising the hands in the opening takbir is an emphasized sunna of the prayer.

The Method of Raising

The chosen opinion in the Hanafi school is that one should raise their hands first, then when one is in position (explained below), one makes the takbir while lowering them. Immediately after lowering the hands, one will tie their hands. [Shurunbulali, Maraqi al-Falah]

The other method you mentioned is also valid in the Hanafi school, even though the above is relied upon and chosen.

Position of Raising the Hands

It is sunna for men to raise their hands such that they are parallel to their earlobes. The palms of the hands should be facing the Qibla and the fingers relaxed in a normal position.  [Ibid.]

Thereafter they will tie their hands below the navel right hand over the left.

For the female, she will raise her hands till parallel to her shoulders such that her fingertips line up with the tops of the shoulders. Likewise, her hands will face the Qibla and her fingers in a relaxed position. [Ibid.]

Thereafter, they will place their hands on their chest, right hand over the left.

Hope this helps
Allah knows best
[Shaykh] Yusuf Weltch

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