Holding the Mushaf During Taraweeh Prayer

Is it permissible for the one who follows the Imaam in the Taraweeh prayer specifically, to hold the Mushaf (in his hands) in order to follow the Imaam and look within it?
 

Answer:

No, No, No this is not from the Sunnah...

Questioner:

Is the prayer of one who does this permissible?

Ash-Shaykh al-Albaani, rahimahUllaah:

Yes, his prayer is permissible...

Questioner

However, we say that is it in opposition to the Sunnah?

Ash-Shaykh al-Albaani, rahimahUllaah:

Yes...

Shaykh Naasir ud-Deen al-Albaanee
Translated by Abu Maryam Taariq bin 'Ali
http://www.alalbany.name/audio/679/679_14.rm

I am of the opinion that those who are praying (behind the imaam) should not hold a copy of the Qur'aan unless it is necessary, such as if the imaam was to say to someone: "I am unsure of my recitation, so I want someone behind me to follow me (my recitation) with a copy of the Qur'aan. Then, if I make a mistake, correct me."

As for other than this, then it is not befitting since it entails busying oneself in that where there is no need, as well as missing out on the (reward of maintaining the) Sunnah of placing the right hand over the left upon the chest. So, that which is more appropriate is for a person not to do this unless it is for a necessity as I have (just) indicated.

Shaykh Ibn 'Uthaymeen
Fataawa Ramadhaan - Volume 2, Page 811, Fatwa No.813123
Fiqh al-'Ibaadaat - Page 207