Should the hands be raised at the beginning of Du'a Al-Qunut (when praising Allah) or when the Imam begins to supplicate?
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The performance of Qunut in Witr prayer and the raising of hands during it have been authentically reported from the noble Companions. The worshipper raises his hands in Qunut al-Witr from the very beginning of the supplication. The has indicated the raising of hands when praising Allah, just as praising Allah is considered a supplication, and it is a part of the supplication that must be commenced with before any other supplication.
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