Can I hold the Mushaf in prayer?

John Starling
Jun 4, 2018
1 min read

Updated: May 28, 2020

Q: Is it permissible for me to hold the Quran when I am praying?

A: It is permissible to hold the Mushaf/Quran to read from during prayer and required if you have not memorized any portion thereof in order to perform it as prescribed.

Source: Sharh al-Muntaha

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