Is raising the hands during the *takbir* accompanying prostration within formal prayer recommended?

Chapter on the Description of Prayer

Al-Mughni

Book of Prayer

Book 3 · Issue 2 · Bab 5

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It is recommended to raise the hands accompanying the *takbir* of prostration during formal prayer. Ahmad supported this by citing the narration of Wa'il ibn Hujr, who stated that he observed the Prophet's prayer and noted that the Prophet would say *Allahu Akbar* when lowering and raising, and would raise his hands during the *takbir*. Ahmad interpreted this narration as encompassing all instances of *takbir*, a view shared by Muslim ibn Yasar and Muhammad ibn Sirin.