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The major differences in Prayer from other Math'habs

  • Takbir - In the first Takbir, hanbalis raise their hands parallel to their shoulders.
  • Al-Qayyam - Position of folding of the hands during Al-Qayyam (standing) is either below the chest Or navel.
  • Tashahhud - Hanbalis raise the index finger of their right hand when reciting the Shahadah and keep it raised until the tasleem.
  • Tasleem - Is considered obligatory by the Maddhab.
  • Salat-ul-Witr - Hanbalis pray two rak'ats consecutively perform tasleem, and one rak'at is performed separately.
  • Dua' Qunoot is recited after the ruku' during witr, and hands are raised during the dua.