Raising the Hands for the Qunut and Saying “Subhan al-Malik al-Quddus” after the Witr

Question

What is the reason for raising the hands in the witr? And why do they say “Subbuhun Quddus” aloud — or should one say it quietly?

Answer

In the witr there is a transition from one wajib to another wajib; that is why the hands are raised for the qunut. Saying “Subhan al-Malik al-Quddus” (سُبْحَانَ الْمَلِكِ الْقُدُّوسِ) three times after the witr and raising the voice the third time is established from the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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