Juzz Rafa‘ al-Yadayn fi as-Salah

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"Juzz Rafa‘ al-Yadayn fi as-Salah" by Imam al-Bukhari is a short but authoritative treatise that focuses on the prophetic practice of raising the hands (rafʿ al-yadayn) during specific points in the prayer. Imam al-Bukhari, best known for compiling Sahih al-Bukhari, wrote this treatise to affirm that raising the hands at the beginning of the prayer (takbirat al-ihram), before bowing (rukuʿ), and after rising from bowing is a consistent and authentic Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Through a careful selection of authentic hadiths from multiple companions, he demonstrates that this act was not only done by the Prophet but also maintained by his companions, thereby refuting claims that the practice was abandoned or abrogated. The book serves as a scholarly response to those who opposed or neglected the practice, providing a clear, evidence-based defense of its legitimacy. Imam al-Bukhari’s work has been respected for its precision and remains a foundational reference in discussions on proper prayer methodology in Islamic jurisprudence