What is the ruling on placing one's hands behind the back and leaning on them, and does it involve imitating the Jews?
The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade leaning on the left hand for someone praying, and also forbade leaning on the left hand in general when sitting, because it is the posture of those who are tormented and the posture of those who have incurred wrath (the Jews).
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