Is it permissible to raise the hand completely off the leg when testifying (making the Shahada) during the Tashahhud in prayer?
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The is to raise and point the index finger during the , and to place the right hand on the right thigh, as this was reported from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him. However, raising the entire hand off the thigh was not reported from him.
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