What is the ruling on one who lowers his hands in a loud prayer when the Imam signals bowing by changing his voice, especially in Tarawih prayer, knowing the amount of recitation?
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It is preferable for the worshipper to place his right hand over his left during the standing () of the prayer until he bows (Ruku'), as this is established in al-Bukhari. The general phrase "during the prayer" includes all its postures, except for prostration (), sitting (Julus), and bowing (Ruku'). However, if the worshipper lets his hands hang down before bowing, his prayer is still valid.
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