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Sajdah Tilawat

19th July 2013


Ayats (verses) Requiring Sajda-e-Tilawat:



Surah Al A’Raf (7) Ayat 206

Surah Al Ra’d (13) Ayat 15

Surah Al Nahl (16) Ayat 50

Surah Bani Israil (17) Ayat 109

Surah Maryum (19) Ayat 58

Surah Al Haj (22) Ayat 18


Surah Al Haj (22) Ayat 77 (Shafi)

Surah Al Farqan (25) Ayat 60

Surah Al Naml (27) Ayat 26

Surah As Sajdah (32) Ayat 15

Surah Sa’d (38) Ayat 24 (Hanafi)

Surah Hamim Sajdah (41) Ayat 38

Surah Al Najam (53) Ayat 62

Surah Inshiqaq (84) Ayat 21

Surah Al Alaq (96) Ayat 19



 



Sajdah Tilawat



Sajdah tilawat is the sajdah that one has to perform as an obligatory duty when one reads, recites, or hears, in the prayer or outside, some specific verses containing those words. The Holy Prophet, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has observed, "One a person prostrates himself after reading a verse requiring the performance of sajdah, the shaitan starts crying and wailing in a corner, saying: 'Alas! The children of Adam were enjoined to perform sajdah and they carried it out, and become entitled to enter Paradise, but I refused to do so and was condemned to Hell.'" (Muslim and Ibn Majah)



There are four pre-requirements:





  1. Purity of body, clothes, and place of sajdah.




  2. Covering of satr.




  3. Turning your face toward qiblah.




  4. Intention of performing sajdah.


     



Procedure





  1. Stand facing the qiblah.




  2. Express the necessary intention.




  3. Go down for sajdah with Allahu-Akbar.




  4. Rise up with Allahu-Akbar after sajdah.


     



"When you have recited a verse requiring sajdah tilawat, you should go down for sajdah with Allahu-Akbar and rise from sajdah with Allahu-Akbar, which may be performed sitting, though it is preferable to prostrate oneself from the standing position." (Abu Dawood)



Regulations





  • It is obligatory for those persons only who have to perform and observe the prayers (for example it is not obligatory for a child).




  • If a verse requiring a sajdah has been recited inside the prayer, the sajdah has to be performed forthwith, but if the verse is recited outside the prayer, it is preferable to perform sajdah soon afterwards, but one may perform it later as well.




  • If a verse requiring the performance of sajdah has been recited in a particular prayer, it is obligatory to perform the sajdah in the same prayer, neither outside it nor in another prayer. If a sajdah is omitted in forgetfulness, one should ask Allah for forgiveness.




  • If a person hears a verse requiring a sajdah, being recited by the Imam, but joins the congregation when the Imam has already performed it, he will perform the sajdah after completing his prayer. There will be no need for performing the sajdah later if the follower has joined the congregation in the rak'ah in which the sajdah is performed by the Imam.




  • If a person recites a verse requiring a sajdah in the mind but does not utter it aloud or only writes it, he will not be required to perform the sajdah.




  • If the verse requiring a sajdah is recited over and over again in the same sitting, only one sajdah will have to be performed, but if more than one verse requiring sajdahs are recited, the number of sajdahs to be performed will be the same as the number of the verses recited. Similarly, if the verse requiring a sajdah is repeated in different sittings, the number of sajdahs to be performed will be according to the number of sittings.




  • Some ignorant people prostrate themselves on the Qur'an itself when they have recited a verse requiring a sajdah. This is not valid.


     



 







There are 14 Aayaat of the Qur’an after the recital of which Sajdatut Tilawat has to be made. These are indicated by the word ‘As Sajdah’ shown in the margin and also on the specific Aayaat. (Note: The second Sajdah in Surah Haj is to be performed by the Shafi’ees, and the Sajdah in Surah Saad is not a Sajdatut Tilawat for the Shafi’ees. This is a Sajdatush Shukr for the Shafi’ees and should be performed only out of Salat.The niyyah(intention) for this is: ‘Nawaytu Sajdatush Shukri lillahi Ta’aala’).



According to the Shafi’es and Hanafis there are 14 sajda tilawat in the Noble Quran. The Hanbalis state that there are 15 sajdas whilst the Malikis say that there are eleven sajda tilawat in the Noble Quran.



When reciting or listening to the Qur’an and on reaching any of these Aayaat it is Waajib to perform a single Sajdah, according to the Hanafi’s. According to Imaam Shafi’ee Rahmatullahi Alayh it is Sunnah. The Hanafi scholars say that it is compulsory upon the reciter and listener to perform the 14 sajdas. The vast majority of jurists, namely, Malikis, Shafi’es, Hanbalis state that it is sunnah and not compulsory. However if one is unable to perform the Sajdah at once then it could be performed soon after. This Sajdah is not Waajib for women when they are in a state of Haidh or Nifaas.



If an Aayat of Sajdah is read in Salaat then the Sajdah must be made immediately in the Salaat. The method of performing Sajdatut Tilawat in Salaat is to complete the Aayat and then immediately go down into Sajdah whilst saying Allahu Akbar. After the Sajdah return to the standing position whilst saying Allahu Akbar and continue recital without first reading ‘Bismillah’.



If an Aayat of Sajdah is repeated several times while seated in one place then only one Sajdah is Waajib. When one Sajdah Aayat is read at several different places or if separate Aayaat are recited at various places then the corresponding number of Sajdahs will have to be performed A small house, or the chamber of the Masjid is regarded as one place. It is desirable to read the Aayat of Sajda inaudibly to avoid making the Sajdah Waaj’ib on others who are within hearing distance. It is makrooh to recite the Qur’an and deliberately omit reading the Aayat of Sajdah to avoid performing the Sajdah.



How to Perform The Sajda Tilawat

The same conditions regarding Tahaarat, Wudhu etc. that apply to Salat are applicable to Sajdatut Tilaawat. Sajdatut Tilawat is prohibited whilst the sun is rising, precisely at noon, and from the time the colour of the sun changes before sunset until the sun has fully set.



The Hanafi method: It is Mustahab (desirable) to stand up and say: ‘Allahu Akbar’ without raising the hands; then go straight down into Sajdah; read ‘Subhaana Rabbiyal A’ala’ three times; arise out of Sajdah and ‘whilst standing up say; ‘Allahu Akbar’. There is no Tasleem (Salaam) after standing up. Although it is better to begin and end this Sajdah from a standing position, it is also correct to commence and terminate it from the Jalsa (sitting) position.



The Shafi’ee method:

First say the niyat for Sajdatut Tilawat thus: ‘Nawaytu Sajdatut Tilaawati lillahi Ta’ala’ . Then recite the Takbeeratul Ihraam(whilst lifting hands as in salaat) by saying ‘Allahu Akbar’ and perform one sajdah. Thereafter whilst standing up say the Takbeer (Allahu Akbar) and then recite the Tasleem(salaam) to complete the sajdah.

 



FORBIDDEN AND MAKROOH TIMES




At sunrise, Istiwaa and Sunset- No Salaah at all, no Sajdah at-Tilaawah either



From Subh Saadiq till after sunrise– No Nawafil must be prayed. Qadhaa and Sajdah at-Tilaawah are allowed.



No Nawaafil allowed after Asr. Qadhaa and Sajdah at-Tilaawah are allowed. But when the sun becomes pale, Qadhaa Salaah must be stopped too.



Asr can be prayed even after the sun has paled - but it is Makrooh







Subh Saadiq means dawn



Isfaar means to pray Fajr at a time when it is proper light. To delay fajr salaat leaving enough time before sunrise whereby the salaat can be offered properly according to sunnah and it is possible to repeat it in the same manner with fresh wudhu if the need arises. This is only mustahab for males



Taglees means to pray salaat whilst it is still dark (at beginning time). Ladies should try and pray at this time.



Ibraad means to pray zuhr at a cooler time in summer. (But before the end time)



Ta’jeel means to pray Zuhr early (at beginning time) in cooler seasons



Mithlain – when the shadow of an object becomes twice its size(excluding shadow at midday)it is called mithlain. When it becomes one time its size it is called mithl.



Shafaqe Abyadh – This is the whiteness that is seen after sunset on the western sky



The wisdom in delaying Asr is so that nawafil can be prayed as much as possible. Because after Asr nawafil is makrooh.



The wisdom of delaying Ishaa is that people will go straight to sleep after namaz. They will not waste time in useless activities which are forbidden by Nabi Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam.

 


posted by abu mohammed on 19th July 2013 - 18 comments

18 Comments

BAKHTIAR AHMAD KHAN wrote on 24 Feb 2015
The list of sajood is 15 given in most of the details in websites but actually these are 14.
Kindly elucidate
 
BAKHTIAR AHMAD KHAN wrote on 25 Feb 2015
The list of sajood is 15 given in most of the details in websites but actually these are 14.
Kindly elucidate
Blogger's Reply:
There are differences of opinions. Imam Shafi makes sujood at a particular verse yet Imam Abu Hanifa doesn't and vice versa. Put them altogether and we will have 15
 
BAKHTIAR AHMAD KHAN wrote on 26 Feb 2015
Mufti Sahib,AOA, Thanks for a very prompt reply. I am grateful to you. Kindly eludicate the 14 being followed by Abu Hanifa.
Regards.
Bakhtiar

Surah Al A’Raf (7) Ayat 206
Surah Al Ra’d (13) Ayat 15
Surah Al Nahl (16) Ayat 50
Surah Bani Israil (17) Ayat 109
Surah Maryum (19) Ayat 58
Surah Al Haj (22) Ayat 18
Surah Al Haj (22) Ayat 77
Surah Al Farqan (25) Ayat 60
Surah Al Naml (27) Ayat 26
Surah As Sajdah (32) Ayat 15
Surah Sa’d (38) Ayat 24
Surah Hamim Sajdah (41) Ayat 38
Surah Al Najam (53) Ayat 62
Surah Inshiqaq (84) Ayat 21
Surah Al Alaq (96) Ayat 19


Blogger's Reply:
WasSalaam, Please note, I am not a Mufti nor an Alim or even a Hafidh of the Quran. :(

Khair, the blog post clearly outlines which one is of the Shafi school and which is of the Hanafi school.

Jzk.
 
BAKHTIAR AHMAD KHAN wrote on 26 Feb 2015
Thanks.
It is still not clear'
Blogger's Reply:
This verse is a Sajdah verse for the Shafi' school but not the Hanafi school Surah Al Haj (22) Ayat 77 (Shafi).....
This verse is a Sajdah verse for the Hanafi school but not the Shafi' school Surah Sa’d (38) Ayat 24 (Hanafi).....
The rest of the verses are all Sajdah verses for both schools. Hope that helps, unless I've misunderstood you. WasSalaam.
 
BAKHTIAR wrote on 2 Mar 2015
Thanks.It is now clear.
I have another query.The ZUHR prayers nowadays commence at 12:45 in Karachi. This means that ZAWAL time ends at 12:44 ?
And the second part of the question is when does ZAWAL timings start. Is it at exact 12 noon or earlier. If earlier how early and how is it calculated.
Blogger's Reply:
Salaam, As I mentioned before, I am not an Alim. You should ask your local Imaam as to when Zawal time starts in your locality. each area will be different as Zawal isn't based on the clocks we have today, it is according to the position of the sun. When the sun is directly above your head and your shadow is hidden under the feet, I think this is when the time of zawal is and this does not last very long. Jazakallah, WasSalaam
 
MAS wrote on 25 Mar 2015
Q: In congregation salat, after reciting the Ayat of Sajda, can the imam make the intention of sajda and go into normal Ruku and Sujud. It means he is including the sajda tilawat in the regular ruku and sujud.

Refer to the tafseer of Mufti Muhammad Shafi Sura 38-Saad, Verse 24.
 
Muhammad saood wrote on 23 Apr 2015
sajdha ke doraaan kia alfaaz parhne chae???
Blogger's Reply:
Salaam, you can pray the tasbeeh in sajdah as you would in salaah. Please refer your questions to qualified ulama, Jazakallah khairan.
 
hassan wrote on 29 Apr 2015
Salam . Brother i have some queries regarding sajdah tilawat .
1. I am almost done finishing my reciting of the Holy Quran but i didn't perform sajdah tilawat at any stage so can i perform all the 14 sajdahs at once now that i'm done.
2. If yes then should i make niyat for each sajdah individually and then perform it or should it be a single niyat followed by 14 sajdahs .
3.I have been reciting Holy Quran in my heart so in future if i do come across sajdah tilawat then is it obligatory to perform sajdah tilawat at that instant.
Anxiously waiting for the response .
Blogger's Reply:
WasSalaam brother. Your answers are in the blog post. !. Yes you may perform them all at once with one intention, however it is better to them as and when you read them in case you forget or are not able to perform it later. Please refer your questions to the Ulama as I am not an Alim. You may also see his answer by a scholar www.sunniforum.com/forum/showthread.php?1957-ANSWERED-Sajdah-when-reciting-the-Quran I would also recommend you use www.islamqa.org to help you find more answers inshaAllah.
 
Abdul Rashid Sofi wrote on 17 Jul 2015
I finished tilawat Quran in 26th Ramzaan and due to negligence offered only one sajda tilawat and missed other thirteen.Will i offer these 13 sajdas now please Answer
Blogger's Reply:
I am not a scholar, please refer to the article again or ask your local Imam
 
haider khan wrote on 7 Jan 2016
salam. i have finished my quran now i have to perform all the 14 sajdas so plz how will do it
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Blogger's Reply:
MashaAllah. Perform your Sujood as normal. You may do all 14 altogether. However, next time it would be advisable to perform the Sajdah immediately after the recital of the verses. See article above once again. It is very clearly explained, Jazakallah.
 
Khaled Hossain wrote on 17 Jun 2016
Dear

I want to know why 14 or 15 sajood in the holy Quran. Any tafsir for them?

If possible explain.
 
aqeel ahmed wrote on 20 Oct 2016
can you please share the benefits of sajda Tilwat ?
Blogger's Reply:
Very Good Question.

“Once, a person prostrates himself after reading a verse requiring the performance of sajdah, the shaitan starts crying and wailing in a corner, saying: ‘Alas! The children of Adam were enjoined to perform sajdah and they carried it out, and become entitled to enter Paradise, but I refused to do so and was condemned to Hell.’” (Muslim and Ibn Majah)
 
Anonymous wrote on 23 Dec 2016
السلام عليكم و رحمة الله و بركاته
whilst watching some clip on youtube i noticed that at the time of sajdah tilawah they all fell into prostation in their positions and werent facing the qiblah...
am i correct in saying all imaams say facing the qiblah is a prerequisite for sajdah tilaawah?
Blogger's Reply:
WaalaykumSalaam. The Prostration of Quran Recitation is considered to be like prayer…in that you must be in a state of ritual purity (have wudu) and facing the Qiblah in order to perform it.

 
Muhammad wrote on 21 Jun 2017
When the imam has completed the first Rakaat with no Ayats of Sajdah but the second rakaat has an Ayat of Doing Sajdah then does the Imam stand up in the next rakaat or end the prayer??
Blogger's Reply:
If I have understood you correctly, then the Imam would stand up and complete the second rakat with additional verses like they do in Surah Alaq. The Sujood comes at the end of the Surah, but the Imam stands after the Sujood and continues to pray another surah. Wallahu Alum
 
Muhammad wrote on 21 Jun 2017
If an imam reads two ayats of prostration then how should he end the prayer?? And can an imam read ayats of prostration in congregational prayers e.g Jum'uah prayer on Fridays or Maghrib or Esha prayers in congregation?? Jazak Allahu khair! :)
Blogger's Reply:
The Imam would perform the Sajdah of Tilawah whenever he comes across the verses and make Sujood. Yes the Imam can and does read verses of Prostration, However maybe this is not seen as much outside of the Middle East due the others praying behind the Imam who do not know that there is a Sujood. This is found many times in Salaatul Fajr in Makkah and Madinah and happens very often.
 
Abdullah wrote on 4 Oct 2017
As salaam alaikum

Please explain why some people (example, in turkey) read surah a'laa and then do not make the sajdah. Second rak'ah is surah qadr.

Would prefer an email response if possible.

Shukran
Blogger's Reply:
WasSalaam, please refer to a qualified scholar. I have simply put their work together to assist others. Jzk.

Edit: Please also see this
islamqa.org/hanafi/daruliftaa-birmingham/87698/performing-the-prostration-of-recitation-in-surah-al-alaq

As Salamu Alaykum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatu.

While in congregational prayer, how should one make prostration during recitation of the Qur’aan (Sujood at-Tilaawah) in Surah al-Alaq?

The method seems quiet complicated for whether one should prostrate (for Tilaawah) or bow for rak’ah in the end of the verse, can you relieve us with this matter with the help of ALLAH (The Almighty)? Jazaak ALLAHu Khair.

Was salaam.
Answer:

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.

There are two methods of performing Sajdah Tilawat in the aforementioned situation.

Perform the sajdah straight away and thereafter recite a few verses and then go into the ruku.
Go into the ruku and make the intention of Sajdah Tilawat in the ruku. (Fatawa Darul Uloom Deoband p.287 v.4)
Only Allah Knows Best

Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham.
 
mustapha wrote on 2 Jan 2018
assalamu alaikum ,,,please i need references on how to perform the suj. thanks
Blogger's Reply:
Salaam, all relevant details are in the post already. Same again below.


Procedure

Stand facing the qiblah.

Express the necessary intention.

Go down for sajdah with Allahu-Akbar.

Rise up with Allahu-Akbar after sajdah.

"When you have recited a verse requiring sajdah tilawat, you should go down for sajdah with Allahu-Akbar and rise from sajdah with Allahu-Akbar, which may be performed sitting, though it is preferable to prostrate oneself from the standing position." (Abu Dawood)
 
yakub dalhat wrote on 8 Jan 2018
thnnk you for the reply. peaese i need reference on this. thank you
Blogger's Reply:
References from Ahadith are already there. For further details, please speak to your local Imam. JazakAllah.
 
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