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What is the ruling on placing a paper next to the worshipper with instructions on how to pray and the surahs to be recited during prayer?

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Nothing from the surahs is obligatory to recite in prayer except Al-Fatiha. The fundamental principle is that the worshiper recites the remembrances (adhkar) from memory, to be closer to devotion (khushu'). However, if the worshiper uses a paper to read the adhkar of prayer, their prayer is not invalidated, because it is a minor action. The proof for this is that the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said to Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her, concerning her curtain (qiram): "Remove your curtain, for its images keep appearing to me in my prayer." This indicates that verifying a written text during prayer does not invalidate it. What is recommended is to avoid this action, but for someone who needs a paper to read something from the pillars of prayer and what it is not valid without, because they do not memorize it, then this is necessary and obligatory for them.

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