Is It Permissible To Perform Recitation (Qiraat) By Looking At And Reading From The Qur’an During Prayer?

Is it permissible to perform recitation (qiraat) by looking at and reading from the Qur’an during prayer?

According to Imam Abu Hanifa, reciting surahs and verses in the prayer by looking at the Qur’an invalidates the prayer. On the other hand, Imamayn says that prayer is not invalidated although it is a makruh act (Ibn Nujaym, al-Bahr, II, 11). According to Shafi’is, one’s prayer will be valid if s/he recites Surah al-Fatiha by looking at the Qur’an (Shirbini, Mughni al-muhtaj, I, 240-241). Performing qiraat by heart will be the safest way on this subject.

Source: Presidency Of Religious Affairs The Turkey, High Board of Religious Affairs FATWAS