❀ Ruling on Raising Hands in Du‘ā’ al-Qunūt During Witr ❀
✦ Fatwa by: Former Grand Mufti of Saudi Arabia, Shaykh Ibn Bāz (رحمه الله)
❖ Question:
What is the ruling on raising the hands during Du‘ā’ in Witr prayer?
❖ Answer:
Raising the hands during Du‘ā’ al-Qunūt in Witr is legislated (Mashrū‘).
This is because Du‘ā’ al-Qunūt in Witr falls under the same category as Qunūt during times of calamity (Qunūt al-Nāzilah).
The Prophet ﷺ used to raise his hands while making Du‘ā’ during Qunūt al-Nāzilah, as authentically reported:
[Narrated by al-Bayhaqī with a sound chain of narration]
✔ Summary:
① Raising hands in Witr Qunūt is permissible and established.
② It follows the example of the Prophet ﷺ in similar contexts.
③ The practice is supported by authentic narrations.
