RE: [IslamCity] rafa yadain in salah

[M. Malhar]

The following narrations from: BULUGH AL-MARAAM ( HADITH NO :216) OF THE FAMOUS IMAM AL HAFIZ IBN HAJAR AL-ASQALANI with the foot note of "Subul-us-Salaam" written by Muhammad bin Ismail As-Sanani. Narrated Ibn Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) The Prophet (Sallahu alaihi Wasallam) (when he stood up for prayer) used to raise his hands parallel to his shoulders[1] when he starts the prayer (by saying Allahu Akbar), when he utters the takbir to bow and when he raises his head from the Ruku' (bowing posture) (Agreed Upon)[ Sahih Buhari and Muslim].   Abu Da'ud reported a Hadith narrated by Abu Humaid (Radhiallahu Anhu) to the effect that he (Allah's Messenger Sallahu alaihi Wasallam) used to raise his hands and bring them parallel to his shoulders, and then utter the takbir.   In the version of Muslim, a Hadith narrated by Malik bin Huwairith (Radhiallahu Anhu) is same as the Hadith narrated by Ibn Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu). But he mentioned: "He (Allah's Messenger Sallahu alaihi Wasallam) raised his hands parallel to the end of his ears."   Foot note: [1] This narration of Abdullah bin Umar (Radhiallahu Anhu) is clear enough to prove that at the start of a prayer, at the time of bowing and at rising from bowing, the raising of hands up to ears is SUNNAH. The words (kana yarfahu) denote the perpetuity. It proves that raising of hands was not cancelled nor given up. All the Ahadith against the 'raising of hands' are Da'if (weak) or Maudu' (forged). Amoung the weak Ahadith, weaknesses of some are unanimously agreed and some are controversial. From all of them, the narration of Abdullah bin Mas'ud (Radhiallahu Anhu)   is regarded as better. Imam Bukhari quoted his teacher 'Ali bin Madini's legal opinion on the basis of Abdullah bin Umar's narration that is becomes essential for all Muslims to raise hands. Controversy of this issue is too lengthy to be discussed here.   Ibn Hajar Al- Asqalani authored more than 150 books - most of them being in the studies. His books most worthy of mentioning is FATH AL- BARI - THE COMMENTRY OF SAHIH AL BUHARI.   Allah knows best!     -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 7:02 PM To: eGroup For Muslims Around The World Subject: [IslamCity] rafa yadain in salah   according to some school of thoughts "Rafa Yadain" is compulsory while offering SALAH. However, as per the interpretation of Hanfi school of thought, the approach is some how different I would like to have your say about one of the issue which I face while offering the prayers (Nimaz). It would be very kind of you if a detailed clarification could be given about the above mentioned issue as to what method should be adopted that is also best supported by Sunnah / Hadith. Answer 16597 2006-03-24   Love cheap thrills? 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