Following the Imam's Recitation from the Mushaf
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Q: Some of the ma'mum (those praying behind the imam) follow the imam in the mushaf while he is reciting. Is there any harm in doing so?
A: It appears to me that this should not be done. It is better to focus on the prayer, be humble, and place one's hands on the chest, reflecting on what the imam is reciting. This is based on the saying of Allah (Mighty and Majestic): [Al-A'raf: 204], and His saying (Exalted is He): [Al-Mu'minun 23:1] the ones who are humble in their prayers [Al-Mu'minun: 1-2], and the saying of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him): Sunan an-Nasa'i 921Sahih (Darussalam).
A: It appears to me that this should not be done. It is better to focus on the prayer, be humble, and place one's hands on the chest, reflecting on what the imam is reciting. This is based on the saying of Allah (Mighty and Majestic):
So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy.
وَإِذَا قُرِئَ الْقُرْآنُ فَاسْتَمِعُوا لَهُ وَأَنْصِتُوا لَعَلَّكُمْ تُرْحَمُونَCertainly will the believers have succeeded:
قَدْ أَفْلَحَ الْمُؤْمِنُونَ The Imam is appointed to be followed, so when he says the takbir, say the takbir, and when he recites, be silent
إنما جُعل الإمامُ ليُؤْتَمَّ به، فإذا كبَّرر فكبروا، وإذا قرأ فأنصتوا
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