Raising the Gaze to the Sky in Du'a after Wudu

Question

What is the ruling on raising one's gaze to the sky while making du'a? Should one make du'a after wudu with the gaze raised or not?

Answer

One should not raise one's gaze to the sky while making du'a; however, after wudu, when reciting the shahada and the like, one should raise one's gaze to the sky.

Source: Fatawa Mahmudiyya

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