Prostration (sujud)

Sujūd (سُجود, or sajdah (سجدة), is an Arabic word meaning prostration to God (الله Allah) in the direction of the Ka'ba at Mecca which is usually done during the daily prayers (salat). While in sujud, a Muslim is to praise and glorify Allah. The position involves having the forehead, nose, both hands, knees and all toes touching the ground together.

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Earth . Sunni-Shi'a . Prostration (sujud) . Turbah

Does the Shia practice of Sajdah on clay or any earthly material include placing the palms, knees, and feet on clay as well, as the Prophet did? If not, why is this practice restricted to prostration of the forehead?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 1 year ago

The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA) never placed his forehead in Sajda but on clay or a material from the clay. He said: ( Earth is a place of my prostration and source of purification جُعِلَت لي الأرضُ مسجدا وطَهورا . This Hadeeth is narrated in Sunni books including Saheeh Al-Bukhari.

Placing palms, knees and feet must be on Taahir (pure) item but not necessarily on clay. This is according to authentic Hadeeths from the Prophet (SAWA). Details of these Hadeeths are mentioned in our jurisprudence books like Jawahir Al-Kalaam and our Hadeeth books like Wasaa'il Al-Shia by Al-Hurr Al-Aamily.

'Wassalam.

Wassalam.

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Feet . Dhikr . Prostration (sujud)

Can I move my feet during Sujud, while reciting the Dhikr, to make sure they are correctly positioned?

Mateen Charbonneau, Sheikh Mateen Joshua Charbonneau achieved a certificate from Harvard University in Islamic Studies. He undertook Howza classes under esteemed scholars since 2013 and has been teaching at Imam Mahdi... Answered 2 years ago

You should be still while reciting dhikr

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Feet . Toes . Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

If I make slight adjustments while reciting obligatory Dhikr and Quran during prayer, like moving my feet in prostration or raising to my toes while standing, should I redo my prayer? And if I do, how can I determine the number of repetitions required?

No need to redo your Prayer for such minor acts during you Prayer because such minor acts never invalidate the Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Takbir . Qadha . Prostration (sujud)

Should I make up for my mistake by performing Qada if I mistakenly performed Sajda as-Sahw without saying the Takbir before?

Saying Takbir before ar after Sajda Sahw is not obligatory. Your Prayer is valid with out Takbir for Sajda Sahw.

Wassalam.

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Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers)

Does frequent sneezing while in the Sujood position invalidate the prayer?

Frequent sneezing during Sojood or during any part of Prayer does not harm the Prayer.

Wassalam.

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Takbir . Ruku' . Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

When should the Takbir be said after Ruku during prayers? Some people say it during Ruku and then rise, while others say it after saying "Sami allahu liman hamidah" and before going down into Sujood?

Takbeer is recommended before and after actions of Salah, like Rukuu', Sojood. Takbeer should be said when you are steady not moving.

Wassalam.

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Salah (Prayers) . Prostration (sujud)

In the period between the two Sujoods in prayers, what should be recited and how many times?

It is recommended to say between the two Sajdas : ASTAGHFIRULLAH RABBI WA ATOOBU ELAYH. أستغفر الله ربي وأتوب إليه.

It is also mentioned in some narrations to say between the two Sajdas: ALLAHUMMA EGHFIRLI WARHAMNI WA AJIRNI WADFA' ANNI, INNI LIMA ANZALTA ILAYYA MIN KHAIRIN FAQEER, TABARAKALLAHU RABBUL AALAMEEN اللهم إغفر لي وارحمني وأجرني وادفع عني ، إني لما أنزلتَ إليَّ مِن خيرٍ فقير ، تبارَكَ اللهم صل على محمد وال محمد ربُّ العالمين

Wassalam.

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Time . Qur'an . Prostration (sujud) . Qur'anic Verse

Are there 14 places in the Quran where one has to perform prostration? And are they necessary to perform right at the time of reading the verses or can they be done later as well?

There are four verses in Quran which make Sajda ( prostration) obligatory immediately after you recit or listen to any of these four verses. These four verses are in Sura Al-Alaq, Suran Al-Najm, Sura Sajda and Sura Fussilat.

‘Sajda must be performed immediately with out any delay.

Wassalam.

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Intention (Niyah) . Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers)

What is the proper Niyyat or intention for performing Sajda Sahu during prayers? Is it sufficient to simply say "I intend to pray Sajda Sahu"? If someone misspeaks or mispronounces the Niyyat, should they repeat the prayer?

Sajda Sahu must be be performed immediately after the Salaam with out any separation or speaking. Sajda Sahu intention should be just in your heart that you are doing Sajda Sahu for the sake Allah, with out saying anything.

Wassalam.

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Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers)

Why do we prostrate twice in every unit of prayer?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answer updated 3 years ago

The short answer is, the Prophet (S) did it.

A slightly longer answer is: It is narrated that Imam 'Ali (A) was asked the meaning of the first prostration. He replied: It signifies saying O Allah, you created us from this – meaning the earth. The meaning of lifting the head is from it, You brought us forth. The meaning of the second prostration is to it You will return us, and the meaning of lifting your head again is and you will bring us forth from it again.

This is referring to the Qur'anic verse: ‘From it (the earth) We created you, to it We shall return you and from it We shall bring you forth once again’ (20:55).

Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers)

Why do we prostrate twice in every unit of prayer?

Every order from Allah has great benefits for us whether we know the details or don't. Why do we pray Fajr prayers in two Rak'ats and Dhuhr in four and Asr in four and Maghrib in three and Isha in four Rak'at? This is the order of Allah which has great benefits known to Him and we may know little bit but our faith is firm that every order from Allah is for our benefits.

prostration (Sojood) has great benefits for us including reminding us about our origin from the earth and our end after this life inside earth, and making us more humble and many other benefits.

Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Turbah . Prostration (sujud) . Salah (Prayers) . Qur'an

Why do the Shia use Turba for prostration during prayers? Is there any Quranic evidence for it?

Allah Has clearly ordered us in Quran ( Sura 59, Verse 7) to follow the Prophet (SAWA) , and the Prophet (SAWA) never prostrated on carpet but only on the clay or earth and said ( Earth was made for me as a place of prostration and purification) جُعِلَت ليَ الأرضُ مسجدا وَطَهررا)

We Shia, prostrate on the clay (Turba) simply because we follow the Prophet (SAWA).

Wassalam.