I've noticed that after the Fard prayer, some people place their right hand over their head and recite something. Some do so by placing their hand over their chest(heart). Please explain this action.
Question
Some do two in one. (Please explain this in light of a Hadith if one exists).
Answer
In principle, there is no prohibition in Shari'ah to place the hand on the head and chest and recite any particular Du'aa after Salaat. Therefore, that practice is Mubaah.
The general principle of a Mubaah act is the person practicing on the act should not regard the act as compulsory by insisting on its practice or reproaching others who do not practise upon it. If he does so, that will be an indication of the act to be necessary, hence, it will be distortion of the Deen which is Haraam (strictly prohibited).
and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best
Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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