Holding the Mushaf Whilst Following The Imaam

Question:

Is it permissible for the one who follows the Imaam in the Taraweeh prayer specificly, to hold the Mushaf (in his hands) in order to follow the Imaam and look within it?


Answer:

No, No, No this is not from the Sunnah...

Questioner:

Is the prayer of one who does this permissible?

Ash-Shaykh al-Albaani Rahimahullaah:

Yes, his prayer is permissible...

Questioner:

However, we say that is it in opposition to the Sunnah?

Ash-Shaykh al-Albaani Rahimahullaah:

Yes...

Shaykh Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee


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