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Holding
a copy of the Qur.aan whilst praying in congregation
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Question:
Some of those who are praying in the congregation hold a copy
of the Qur.aan during Ramadhaan so as to follow (the recitation
of) the imaam
in the night prayer (Taraaweeh).
It may well be that the imaam
is not in need of them "supporting" his recitation
(in case he makes a mistake - in which case they can prompt
him) since he himself may also be reciting from a copy of
the Qur.aan. So what is the ruling regarding this?
Response:
I am of the opinion that those who are praying (behind the
imaam)
should not hold a copy of the Qur.aan unless it is necessary,
such as if the imaam
was to say to someone: "I am unsure of my recitation,
so I want someone behind me to follow me (my recitation) with
a copy of the Qur.aan. Then, if I make a mistake, correct
me."
As
for other than this, then it is not befitting since it entails
busying oneself in that where there is no need, as well as
missing out on the (reward of maintaining the) Sunnah
of placing the right hand over the left upon the chest. So,
that which is more appropriate is for a person not to do this
unless it is for a necessity as I have (just) indicated.
Shaykh
Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa Ramadhaan - Volume 2, Page 811, Fatwa No.813123
Fiqh al-'Ibaadaat - Page 207
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