Is it Permissible to Hold the Quran During Prayer?

Question

In some cases, especially during recommended prayers, one may wish to read a longer Surah that they do not have memorized. Is it permissible to hold the Quran during prayer to read these Surahs?

Answer 1

It is permissible to hold the Quran during prayer for the purpose of reading from it.

However, it is better to memorize the Surahs.

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For further details:

It is permissible to hold the Quran during prayer for the purpose of reading from it: Refer to the book on prayer and fasting.

It is permissible to hold the Quran during prayer for the purpose of reading from it: Refer to the book on prayer, section 2, page 19. + Refer to the book on prayer, section 1, page 6.