Prayer Book for Those Who Pray by Heart
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Question
Hello, For someone who prays the Amidah by heart, is it necessary to take a siddur and turn each page during the prayer so that the siddur can assist in case they get stuck on one of the blessings?
Answer
Hello
There is no obligation to pray from a siddur. Someone accustomed to the prayer can pray without a siddur with their eyes closed.
However, someone not familiar with the prayer text should pray from a siddur to avoid mistakes.
Source
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 91, Se'if 6, in the name of the Zohar, to pray with closed eyes.
Mishnah Berurah, Siman 53, Se'if Katan 87
The Pri Megadim writes that it is proper even for an individual to pray from a siddur