Fatwa no.
21434
Q:
is it permissible for a person who makes the iqamah for Salah to put his fingers in his ears,
or hold his hand on his chest as if he is in Salah, as I saw some people do both things. Because I love the Prophet (peace be upon him) and his Sunnah, I would like to know what is right, may Allah reward you for that!
A:
The basic ruling in the Shari`ah is that acts of worship should be based on Tawqif (a religious text and not personal opinion) and not on sayings or acts involving innovation in religion. Therefore it is not permissible for a person who makes the Iqamah to put his fingers in his ears; because this is specific to the Adhan. Also it is not permissible to hold one's hands on the chest as if in Salah because there is no evidence for doing so.
May Allah grant us success! May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions!
Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta'