Source: Māhnavah al-Ḥadīth, Hazro
Quoted from: Taʿẓīm Qadr al-Ṣalāh, 1/268
By: Imām Muḥammad ibn Naṣr al-Marwazī رحمه الله
Imām Muḥammad ibn Naṣr al-Marwazī رحمه الله beautifully explains the spiritual essence of raising hands (rafʿ al-yadayn) during the various positions of Ṣalāh (prayer):
“After the oneness of Allah (tawḥīd), there is no deed more virtuous than offering prayer solely for Allah.”
Imām al-Marwazī elaborates on the prayer structure:
① Prayer begins with tawḥīd and the magnification of Allah,
② Then follows praise and supplication through Sūrah al-Fātiḥah,
③ Bowings (rukūʿ) and prostrations (sujūd) include glorification of Allah,
④ Takbīrāt (saying Allahu Akbar) during transitions affirm Allah’s greatness,
⑤ And prayer concludes with the testimony of Allah’s oneness and the messengership of the Prophet ﷺ.
“Raising the hands at the beginning of prayer, upon going into rukūʿ and upon rising from it—these are all expressions of Allah’s glorification and majesty.”
This action is not mere formality but a symbol of reverence for the Lord of the worlds.
“Placing the right hand over the left while standing in prayer is a sign of humility, submission, and obedience in worship to Allah.”
This stance signifies a slave’s complete surrender to his Lord.
Rafʿ al-Yadayn is more than a physical gesture—it is a deliberate and spiritually profound act of magnifying Allah during prayer. It reflects the essence of submission, obedience, and reverence, making it a cherished Sunnah upheld by the rightly guided.
Quoted from: Taʿẓīm Qadr al-Ṣalāh, 1/268
By: Imām Muḥammad ibn Naṣr al-Marwazī رحمه الله
❖ Rafʿ al-Yadayn During Prayer: A Symbol of Veneration for Allah
Imām Muḥammad ibn Naṣr al-Marwazī رحمه الله beautifully explains the spiritual essence of raising hands (rafʿ al-yadayn) during the various positions of Ṣalāh (prayer):
“After the oneness of Allah (tawḥīd), there is no deed more virtuous than offering prayer solely for Allah.”
✦ The Sequence of Worship and Allah’s Glorification in Prayer
Imām al-Marwazī elaborates on the prayer structure:
① Prayer begins with tawḥīd and the magnification of Allah,
② Then follows praise and supplication through Sūrah al-Fātiḥah,
③ Bowings (rukūʿ) and prostrations (sujūd) include glorification of Allah,
④ Takbīrāt (saying Allahu Akbar) during transitions affirm Allah’s greatness,
⑤ And prayer concludes with the testimony of Allah’s oneness and the messengership of the Prophet ﷺ.
❖ Rafʿ al-Yadayn: Veneration and Majesty
“Raising the hands at the beginning of prayer, upon going into rukūʿ and upon rising from it—these are all expressions of Allah’s glorification and majesty.”
This action is not mere formality but a symbol of reverence for the Lord of the worlds.
❖ Positioning the Hands and Its Meaning
“Placing the right hand over the left while standing in prayer is a sign of humility, submission, and obedience in worship to Allah.”
This stance signifies a slave’s complete surrender to his Lord.
✿ Conclusion
Rafʿ al-Yadayn is more than a physical gesture—it is a deliberate and spiritually profound act of magnifying Allah during prayer. It reflects the essence of submission, obedience, and reverence, making it a cherished Sunnah upheld by the rightly guided.
