Sunan Abi Dawud 1489 — Hand Positions in Dua

Summary of Sunan Abi Dawud Hadith 1489

This report from Ibn Abbas describes three manners connected to supplication. When asking for something, he said a person should raise the hands opposite the shoulders or near that level. When asking for forgiveness, he said one should point with one finger. When making earnest supplication, he said one should spread out both hands. The narration is specific and should not be expanded beyond these points. It gives a simple distinction between asking, seeking forgiveness, and earnest pleading. This makes it helpful for readers searching for hand positions in dua, pointing finger in istighfar, and how to raise hands in supplication. The main teaching is that the report describes different outward forms for different types of supplication.