"The Messenger of Allah said, 'Allahu Akbar' over the deceased, so he raised his hands with the first Takbir, and he placed his right (hand) over his left."
Reference: Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1077 In-book : Book 10, Hadith 113 English translation : Vol. 2, Book 5, Hadith 1077
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