Abu Qilabah narrates: He saw Sayyiduna Malik bin Huwairith (may Allah be pleased with him), when he performed the prayer, he said the takbeer and raised his hands. When he intended to go into ruku, he raised his hands. When he raised his head from ruku, he raised his hands. He stated this, and the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) used to do likewise.