Can I use a Mushaf during Salah to recite a Surah I haven't memorized yet?

Assalamu alaykum, everyone! I'm working on improving my Quran recitation in prayer and was wondering about something. Is it okay to hold a Quran and read directly from it while praying? For instance, I really want to recite Surah Al-Mulk in my Maghrib salah, but I don't have it fully memorized. Would this be allowed in the fard prayers, or is it only for the sunnah ones? I've heard there could be different views based on the schools of thought, so some guidance would be really helpful. JazakAllahu khayran!

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8h ago

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Yes sister, it's permissible. I do it sometimes when I need to. Just make sure your movements don't break your salah!

8h ago

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I've heard scholars say it's okay, but it might be a bit distracting. Maybe just recite a shorter surah you're confident with until you memorize Al-Mulk? It's such a beautiful one to learn though!

6h ago

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Following, because I've wondered the same thing!

6h ago

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Good question! I asked my teacher about this. She said it's allowed in Hanafi fiqh if you're still learning, but it's better to use something you know by heart for fard. Maybe try with a sunnah prayer first?

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