Ruling on reading from the mushaf in the obligatory prayer
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Q: Is it permissible for the imam, during the five daily prayers, to read from the mushaf, especially in the Fajr prayer, since lengthening the recitation in it is required, out of fear of making a mistake or forgetting?
A: That is permissible if there is a need for it, just as reading from the mushaf in the tarawih prayers is permissible for one who does not memorize the Qur'an. Dhikwan, the freed slave of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), used to lead her in prayer in Ramadan from a mushaf. Al-Bukhari mentioned this in his Sahih as a suspended narration that is affirmed. Lengthening the recitation in the Fajr prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah). If the imam does not memorize the final portion of the Qur'an (al-Mufassal) or the rest of the Noble Qur'an, it is permissible for him to read from the mushaf. It is prescribed for him to engage in memorizing the Qur'an and to strive in that, or to memorize at least al-Mufassal so that he does not need to read from the mushaf. The first surah of al-Mufassal is Surah Qaf to the end of the Qur'an. [Al-Talaq: 2] and His saying (peace and blessings be upon him) : [Al-Qamar: 17]
And success is from Allah.
A: That is permissible if there is a need for it, just as reading from the mushaf in the tarawih prayers is permissible for one who does not memorize the Qur'an. Dhikwan, the freed slave of Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her), used to lead her in prayer in Ramadan from a mushaf. Al-Bukhari mentioned this in his Sahih as a suspended narration that is affirmed. Lengthening the recitation in the Fajr prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah). If the imam does not memorize the final portion of the Qur'an (al-Mufassal) or the rest of the Noble Qur'an, it is permissible for him to read from the mushaf. It is prescribed for him to engage in memorizing the Qur'an and to strive in that, or to memorize at least al-Mufassal so that he does not need to read from the mushaf. The first surah of al-Mufassal is Surah Qaf to the end of the Qur'an.
And whoever fears Allah - He will make for him a way out
وَمَنْ يَتَّقِ اللَّهَ يَجْعَلْ لَهُ مَخْرَجًاAnd We have certainly made the Qur'an easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember?
وَلَقَدْ يَسَّرْنَا الْقُرْآنَ لِلذِّكْرِ فَهَلْ مِنْ مُدَّكِرٍAnd success is from Allah.
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