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Is it permissible to pray with the hands down to one's side during theentire Naamaz like the Muslims of West Africa?

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Is it permissible to pray with the hands down to one's side during theentire Naamaz like the Muslims of West Africa?

Answer

To place the hands on the side is the view of some prominent Fuqahaa, including Imaam Maalik ibn Anas Maalik. A Maaliki (follower of the Maaliki Madhab) only should follow the ruling of his Imaam. Followers of other Madhaahib, for example, Hanafi, Shaaf'ee, Hanbaliy should follow the ruling of their Imaams by tying their hands during Qiyaam (standing posture).

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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