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The Sufficiency of Recitation in Night Prayer

Question
Is reciting short surahs sufficient in night prayer? Is it permissible to read from the mushaf?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: It is sufficient to read the shorter chapters of the Qur'an during the standing prayer. As for reading from the Mushaf, it is a controversial issue. According to Abu Hanifa, it is not permissible, while according to his two companions, it is permissible but disliked. And God knows best.
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