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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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
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?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.
Why do we prostrate twice in every unit of prayer?
Amina Inloes

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).
Why do we prostrate twice in every unit of prayer?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi

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.