Rafa Yadain
Official nameRaf’ul’yadain
TypeIslamic

Rafa Yadain is the act of raising both hands during prayer. [1]

Background edit

Rafa Yadain, literally meaning "raising the hands" in Arabic, refers to the practice of raising one's hands during specific parts of Islamic prayer. There is ongoing scholarly debate about its exact implementation and necessity, with some considering it obligatory and others seeing it as recommended practice. This debate centers on the interpretation of various hadiths (prophetic traditions) and the opinions of prominent Islamic scholars throughout history. Understanding Rafa Yadain requires delving into these interpretations and the specific contexts in which the practice is mentioned.

  • Raising the hands during takbir
  • Going into and rising from ruku
  • Standing for the third rak'ah
  • Raising the hands when bowing
  • Raising the head after bowing
  • Renouncing one's faith after the first tashahhud

References edit

  1. ^ "Rafayadain".