As-Sajdah
السجدة"The Prostration"
- Number
- 32 of 114
- Verses
- 30
- Revealed
- Makkah
The signs that bring a servant down in sujūd.
24 passages reference this surah
From 15 books in our audiobook library. Each passage is also spoken aloud in the app.
Al-Ghunya li-Ṭālibī Ṭarīq al-Ḥaqq — Volume One
Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani · Timeless Classics
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"keeping the stomach away from the thighs, and the thighs from the calves in prostration, separating the knees in prostration, placing the hands at shoulder level in prostration, sitting on the left foot in prostration"
Book 4: The Book of Prayer
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Excellence of Prostration The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said that a servant draws nearer to Allah with nothing better than a hidden prostration. He also said that no Muslim prostrates to Allah in a single prostration without Allah elevating him by a degree and wiping out a misdeed."
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"It is said that the closest a servant is to his Lord is during prostration, reflecting the Almighty's statement: "Prostrate and draw near." The mark of prostration on faces is interpreted as either the soil from prostration or the light of humility that beams from within,"
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"Perform qunut in Fajr, in the second rak'ah, using the transmitted words before prostration. Prostration Go into prostration saying the takbir, placing your knees on the ground, followed by your forehead and nose, and your palms open."
Book 38: The Book of Self-Examination and Self-Reckoning
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
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"The wise one casts it from his heart and repents to Allah." Dawood al-Tai was asked why he didn’t groom his beard, and he replied, "I would be idle if I did." Uwais al-Qarani would dedicate entire nights to bowing or prostration, saying, "This is a night of bowing," or "This is a night of prostration.""
Book 15: Friendship and Brotherhood
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"was leading prayer, Husayn came and climbed onto his back while he prostrated. The Prophet prolonged the prostration until the people thought something had happened. When he concluded the prayer, they asked, "You prolonged the prostration, O Messenger of Allah, until we thought something had happened."
Book 17: Etiquettes of Travel
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Accidental diversions that are brief do not invalidate the prayer. If prolonged, scholars differ in opinion. If the animal changes direction on its own, the prayer remains valid, and no prostration for forgetfulness is needed, unlike an accidental diversion where such prostration is required."
Book 28: Condemnation of Status and Showing Off
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"The views of the other two groups depart from jurisprudential principles, especially those who say one must repeat bowing and prostration without renewing the opening takbir. If bowing and prostration are invalid, they become superficial acts, rendering the prayer invalid."
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"In this sense, people become esteemed by the prostration, and whenever the intention to glorify God by prostration is lost, it nears polytheism. This is because he intended to glorify himself in the heart of the one he esteemed by showing an image of glorifying God."
Al-Kabā'ir — The Major Sins
Imam al-Dhahabī · Timeless Classics
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"will be called to prostration, but they will not be able to. Their eyes humbled, humiliation will cover them, and they used to be called to prostration while they were healthy. This refers to the Day of Resurrection, when those who neglected prayer will face regret"
Volume One
Ibn al-Qayyim · Madārij al-Sālikīn
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"Say: What اللّٰه wills alone." This phrase is lighter than other similar expressions. Among the types of shirk is the prostration of a disciple to their شَيْخ, which constitutes shirk both for the one who prostrates and the one to whom the prostration is made."
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"Some claim this is not prostration, but merely placing the head before the شَيْخ out of respect and humility. To these people, it is said: Regardless of what you call it, the essence of prostration is placing the head before the one being prostrated to."
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"Similarly, prostration to an idol, the sun, a star, or a stone all involve placing the head before them. Another type is the bowing of some scholars to each other upon meeting, which is considered prostration in language."
Book 8: The Mysteries of Qur'an Recitation
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"be sorrowful," is narrated by Abu Ya’la and Abu Nu’aim in the Hulya from Ibn Umar with a weak chain. Tashahhud has no basis except by analogy to prostration in prayer, which is remote, as the command concerning prostration should follow the instruction,"
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"When you come across a verse of prostration, you should prostrate. Similarly, if you hear a verse of prostration from someone else, prostrate if the reciter does, and only if you are in a state of purity."
Book 36: The Book of Love, Longing, Intimacy, and Contentment
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya' 'Ulum al-Din
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"after the love of meeting Allah, than abundant prostration. Thus, they prioritized the love of meeting Allah over prostration. Allah, exalted be He, has established the true essence of sincerity in love as being readiness to die in His cause."
Volume 1 — From Creation to Mūsā
Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya
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"from the throne. This is considered the place of its prostration. Conversely, it is closest to the throne at the time of the meridian from our direction. When in the place of its prostration, the sun seeks permission from the Lord to rise"
Book 29: Condemnation of Pride and Conceit
Imam al-Ghazali · Ihya’ ‘Ulum al-Din
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"Prostration signifies ultimate humility and subjection. It was commanded to shatter pride and remove arrogance, allowing humility to settle in the heart. Bowing, prostration, and standing in prayer are acts that exemplify humility."
Volume 3 — The Sīrah: From the First Revelation to Badr
Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya
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"you are indeed the Messenger of Allah. Imam Ahmad narrated that Abu Sayyid al-Qudri saw a vision where he was writing Surah As-Sa'd. When he reached the verse of prostration, everything in his presence fell into prostration."
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"Ibn Abbas said, I saw the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, stand and recite the verse of prostration, then he prostrated. I heard him saying while he was in prostration, just as the man narrated about the words of"
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"with him. On another day he recited it, and when he reached the prostration, the people prepared to prostrate. He said, This is merely the prostration of a Prophet, but I saw you preparing, so I descended"
Volume 2 — From the Israelite Prophets to Pre-Islamic Arabia
Ibn Kathir · Al-Bidāya wal-Nihāya
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"Ibn Abbas said, I saw the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, stand and recite the verse of prostration, then he prostrated. I heard him saying while he was in prostration, just as the man narrated about the words of"
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"of authenticity. Imam Ahmad narrated that Abu Sayyid al-Qudri saw a vision where he was writing Surah Saad. When he reached the verse of prostration, everything in his presence fell into prostration."
Volume 1
Imam al-Dhahabī · Siyar Aʿlām al-Nubalā
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"Mu'adh entered the mosque while the Messenger of Allah was in prostration, so he joined him in prostration. When the prayer was completed, Mu'adh made up for what he had missed. A man questioned him,"
Books referenced
Al-Ghunya, Vol. 1
Shaykh Abd al-Qadir al-Jilani · 4h 58m
The Book of Prayer
Imam al-Ghazali · 5h 10m
The Book of Self-Examination and Self-Reckoning
Imam al-Ghazali · 2h 9m
Friendship and Brotherhood
Imam al-Ghazali · 5h 8m
Etiquettes of Travel
Imam al-Ghazali · 1h 43m
Status & Showing Off
Imam al-Ghazali · 3h 42m
The Major Sins
Imam al-Dhahabī · 7h 28m
Volume One
Ibn al-Qayyim · 18h 43m