Monday, October 31, 2005

Holding quran in hand while praying behind an imaam

Question: While watchting on TV the Salat Taraweeh live from Kaba (Mecca) i see some people holding the quran in prayer in their hands and their are following what the imam is reciting.When going into rukoo they close quran and go in ruko. Is it aloud to hold the quran in hands in salaah?

Answer: This is makruuh because it is and activity that is not part of the prayer.