Method of Salaah

Raising the hands before ruku'

Q: My question regards the raising of the hands before and after ruku. I have read that there is not sufficient evidence to prove that Nabi (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) did not perform this action during Salaah. The same applies to the positing of the hands during Qiyaam (on the chest or below the navel). I would be indebted if Mufti could please provide supporting evidence.

Sunnah method of dua after fardh Salaah

Q: What is the correct manner of reading the dua after Salaah with regard to reading it loud or soft. Should the dua be made audible (loud) or inaudible (soft)? In our musjid the Imaam starts the duaa loud and reads the first part loud then remains silent and reads the duaa silently, thereafter he reads the ending of the duaa loudly again. Is this correct or is it a bid'a?