However, one should always ensure that he is discharging his Salaat strictly in accordance to the Sunnah in all postures. In the similar manner, the placing of hands in the different postures is also a Sunnat which if omitted will not nullify one Salaat. The folding of hands is only a Sunnah action at the time of standing (Qiyaam) during Qiraat.
There are 2 different Du’aas: The Qunoot of Witr is Waajib and the Du’aa of sitting position, i.e. However, here also one may recite even after this time.Ģ. This is also derived from the Ahaadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), ? and that I make Dhikr from Asr Salaat till sunset is more beloved to me than freeing so many slaves of children of Ismail? (Hayaatus-sahaaba part3 pg.404). The evenly Azkaar maybe recited from after Asr Salaat. However, due to circumstances one may even recite it after this time. (Majmauz-zawaid part3 pg.403) Therefore, one should recite those Azkaar before sunrise. Sahl ibn Sa?ad (Radhiallaahu Anhu) narrates that Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, that ?I may perform the Subh (Fajr) then remain sitting and remembering Allah Ta’ala until the sun rises is more beloved to me than I load upon the best horses in the path of Allah until sunrise?. This is substantiated by the Ahadith of Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam).
The most preferable time is to do those Azkaar before sunrise.
