Is it permissible to hold the Mus'haf and look into it during supererogatory prayers, especially during Qiyam al-Layl, when forgetting some words in long surahs, due to the absence of someone to prompt?
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It is permissible for a worshiper to recite from the (Qur'an) by looking at it during a supererogatory prayer (nafilah), including the night vigil ( al-layl). This has been authentically reported from some of the Salaf (early Muslims) and is the view of the majority of scholars.
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