Ruling on reading from the mushaf in the obligatory prayer
Machine translationRead the Arabic original
The questioner: Is it permissible to read from the mushaf during the obligatory prayer?The Shaykh: When?The questioner: In the obligatory prayer.
The Shaykh: Yes, it is permissible for a person to read from the mushaf while praying, whether in an obligatory or voluntary prayer; but only when there is a need. If there is no need, then it is not permissible. Because if he reads from the mushaf, he will miss some of the recommended practices. He will miss placing his right hand over his left while standing, and he will make movements in turning the pages, carrying the mushaf, and placing it down. His eyes will be occupied with following the words and letters, rather than looking at the place of prostration, or maintaining a steady gaze, whether at the place of prostration or elsewhere. You will find his gaze wavering, and this is a movement of the eyes. Yes, that is correct.
The important point, in summary, is: There is no harm in reading from the mushaf when there is a need, whether in the obligatory or voluntary prayer. Yes.
The Shaykh: Yes, it is permissible for a person to read from the mushaf while praying, whether in an obligatory or voluntary prayer; but only when there is a need. If there is no need, then it is not permissible. Because if he reads from the mushaf, he will miss some of the recommended practices. He will miss placing his right hand over his left while standing, and he will make movements in turning the pages, carrying the mushaf, and placing it down. His eyes will be occupied with following the words and letters, rather than looking at the place of prostration, or maintaining a steady gaze, whether at the place of prostration or elsewhere. You will find his gaze wavering, and this is a movement of the eyes. Yes, that is correct.
The important point, in summary, is: There is no harm in reading from the mushaf when there is a need, whether in the obligatory or voluntary prayer. Yes.