It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "When one of you begins the prayer, let him raise his hands and turn their palms towards the qiblah, for Allah Almighty is in front of him."
Hadith Referenceالمعجم الأوسط / باب الميم / 7801
Hadith Gradingمحدثین:إسناده ضعيف لضعف عمير بن عمران
Hadith Takhrij«قال الهيثمي: فيه عمير بن عمران وهو ضعيف «مجمع الزوائد ومنبع الفوائد، ج 2، ص 102»»