27 Safar 144812 August 2026
The Closest Way to Allah Ta’ala Is Through a Hidden Sajdah
QuestionWhat is the status of the following narration? ما تقرب العبد من الله بشيء أفضل من سجود خفي
Sajdah
1 Dhul Qa'dah 144629 April 2025
A Narration Regarding Two Sajdahs in Surah Hajj
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith in Tirmidhi regarding two sajdahs in Surah Hajj?
24 Muharram 144631 July 2024
A Du’a Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Recite in Sajdah
QuestionIs this a Sunnah du'a? O Allah, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret.
2 Dhul Hijjah 144212 July 2021
The Reason for the Disbelievers Prostrating When Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Recited Surah Najm
QuestionWhat is the reason for the disbelievers making Sajdah in the following narration? عن أبي إسحاق، قال: سمعت الأسود، يحدث عن عبد الله، عن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم أنه قرأ والنجم فسجد فيها، وسجد من كان معه غير أن شيخا أخذ كفا من حصى أو تراب فرفعه إلى جبهته،…
27 Dhul Qa'dah 14427 July 2021
Ibn ‘Abbas’s (radiyallahu ‘anhuma) View Regarding Sajdah Tilawah in Surah Sad
QuestionWhat is the translation of عزائم in the following Hadith? عن ابن عباس، قال: رأيت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم يسجد في ص، قال ابن عباس: وليست من عزائم السجود
1 Dhul Qa'dah 144211 June 2021
Another Narration Regarding Shaytan Weeping When Man Prostrates
QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (radiyallahu 'anhu) said: "Indeed, when Shaytan sees the son of Adam prostrating, he shouts: 'Woe to him, the son of Adam was commanded to prostrate and he obeyed, and for him will be Jannah.'
21 Shawwal 14422 June 2021
A Du’a of Imams Ahmad, Waki’, Sufyan Thawri and Mansur ibnul Mu’tamir (rahimahumullah)
QuestionKindly inform me regarding the du'a Imam Ahmad ibn Hambal (rahimahullah) would recite while in sajdah: Allahumma kama sunta wajhi 'anis sujudi li ghayrika fasun wajhi 'anil mas-alati bi ghayrika
12 Rajab 144224 February 2021
Falling Asleep in Salah
QuestionI have received the following hadith. Please may I be informed regarding its authenticity. Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "If one gets up to pray at night and his eyes are overtaken by sleep while in sajdah, Allah will say to his angels: 'Look my angels! This is my…
7 Rabi'ul Awwal 14415 November 2019
Another Narration on the Virtue of Abundant Sajdah (Prostration)
QuestionWhat is the source of this Hadith? حدثني معدان بن طلحة اليعمري، قال: لقيت ثوبان مولى رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم، فقلت له: دلني على عمل ينفعني الله به ويدخلني الله الجنة؟ فسكت عني مليا، ثم التفت إلي فقال: عليك بالسجود، فإني سمعت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم…
18 Muharram 144118 September 2019
The Virtue of Abundant Sajdah (Prostration)
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam): "There is no person who prostrates for the sake of Allah, except that Allah [due to this prostration] records a good deed for him, erases a bad deed and raises him in rank by a degree. Therefore, prostrate [by offering…
22 Jumadal Akhirah 144028 February 2019
A Narration on Sajdatush Shukr [Prostration of Gratitude]
QuestionCan you mention a narration on Sajdatush Shukr [prostration of gratitude]?
24 Jumadal Ula 144031 January 2019
Among the Most Beloved Words to Allah Ta’ala a Person Can Recite in Sajdah
QuestionIs this narration authentic? Sayyiduna 'Ali (radiyallahu 'anhu) said, "From the most beloved words to Allah that a person can say in sajdah is: ظلمت نفسي فاغفر لي Zalamtu nafsi faghfir li
15 Muharram 14396 October 2017
A Du’a Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Would Recite in Sajdah Tilawah
QuestionCan you please confirm the authenticity of the following du'a to recite in Sajdah Tilawah: سجد وجهي للذي خلقه، وشق سمعه وبصره، بحوله وقوته
7 Rajab 14384 April 2017
A Narration on Moving Stones/Sand from the Ground Before Going Into Sajdah
QuestionIs this Hadith reliable? Sayyiduna Jabir (radiyallahu 'anhu) says, "I asked Nabi (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) regarding moving away the stones in Salah. He said, 'Once' [i.e., you may move the sand/stones once]. And not doing so is better for you than [giving] 100 healthy camels with excellent eyesight [in…
15 Rabi'ul Awwal 143815 December 2016
Reference for the Du’a Recited Between the Two Sajdahs
QuestionPlease give the reference for the du'a recited between the sajdahs: "O Allah! Pardon me, have mercy on me, help me, guide me and grant me sustenance"