Source: Aḥkām wa Masāʾil – Discussion on Ṣalāh, Vol. 1, p. 199
❖ Question:
What should be the position of the right arm/hand during the final tashahhud in prayer?
❖ Answer:
Al-ḥamdu lillāh, waṣ-ṣalātu wa-s-salāmu ʿalā Rasūlillāh, ʿammā baʿd!
The authentic aḥādīth mention different ways regarding the position of the right hand during tashahhud. The most reliable and practiced methods are two:
① The “53” Formation (ترپن کی صورت)
- The thumb is placed on the root joint of the index finger (sabābah).
- The other three fingers (middle, ring, and little finger) are curled inward toward their bases.
- The index finger is extended to point.
② The Circle (حلقہ بنانے کی صورت)
- The index finger (sabābah) is kept extended and pointing.
- The thumb and middle finger are joined at their tips to form a circle.
- The remaining two fingers (ring and little finger) are curled inward toward their bases.
✅ Conclusion
Both of these methods are authentically reported in aḥādīth, and a person may follow either one.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
