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You can hold the Quran or phone and recite from it only during voluntary prayers, especially night prayers and not during fard salah.

I have started learning new surahs. But I tend to forget few words or even lines. So I was wondering if its ok if I write down the forgettable words/line on a piece of paper and leave it on my prayer mat to refer while praying. this sounds like a form of distraction, so I am confused.

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