Source: Monthly Al-Sunnah, Jhelum
Is it permissible to raise hands for du‘a after the Adhan?
Answer:
It is not permissible. Raising hands specifically for du‘a after the Adhan is not established from the Prophet ﷺ, the Companions, or the great Imams of Islam.
General evidences for making du‘a cannot be used to justify this practice unless the early generations (Salaf) acted upon it.
For example, no one raises their hands for du‘a after:
The same ruling applies to du‘a after the Adhan—raising hands for this specific act has no basis in the Sunnah.
Question:
Is it permissible to raise hands for du‘a after the Adhan?
Answer:
It is not permissible. Raising hands specifically for du‘a after the Adhan is not established from the Prophet ﷺ, the Companions, or the great Imams of Islam.
General evidences for making du‘a cannot be used to justify this practice unless the early generations (Salaf) acted upon it.
For example, no one raises their hands for du‘a after:
- Performing wudu
- Entering or leaving the mosque
- Entering or leaving the restroom
The same ruling applies to du‘a after the Adhan—raising hands for this specific act has no basis in the Sunnah.
