Sajdah is an Arabic term that means prostration or bowing down to Allah during prayers. It is an important aspect of worship in Islam and a way to demonstrate submission and humility towards Allah.
During the performance of the five daily prayers, a Muslim must prostrate themselves to the ground in Sajdah twice in each rak'ah. The act of Sajdah involves placing the forehead, nose, hands, knees, and toes on the ground while reciting specific verses from the Quran or supplications.
The Sajdah is a physical and spiritual act of worship that reminds Muslims of their purpose in life and helps them to connect with Allah. It is a symbol of their devotion, obedience, and gratitude towards Allah.
Apart from the obligatory Sajdah in prayer, there are also several recommended Sajdahs that can be performed at other times, such as during recitation of certain verses in the Quran or in the performance of special prayers.
Overall, Sajdah is an essential element of Islamic worship that demonstrates a Muslim's faith and reverence towards Allah, and serves as a reminder of their ultimate purpose in life.
Here are some Quran verses that mention Sajdah:
"And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows [as well] in the mornings and the afternoons." (Quran 13:15)
"O you who have believed, bow and prostrate and worship your Lord and do good - that you may succeed." (Quran 22:77)
"And establish prayer and give zakah and bow with those who bow [in worship and obedience]." (Quran 2:43)
"Then let them be, and let them indulge in idle talk until they meet their Day which they are promised. The Day they will emerge from the graves rapidly as if they were, toward an erected idol, hastening." (Quran 70:42-44)
"And those who are in awe of their Lord will be driven to the place of the final gathering in groups until, when they arrive there, their Lord will say, 'You have come to Me just as We created you at first, even though you thought We would never appoint a time for this meeting.'" (Quran 6:38)
"And [mention] when We said to the angels, 'Prostrate to Adam,' and they prostrated, except for Iblees. He said, 'Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?'" (Quran 17:61)
"Glorify the name of your Lord, the Most High, Who created and proportioned, Who destined and [then] guided, Who brings out the pasture, And [then] makes it black stubble. We will make you recite, [O Muhammad], and you will not forget, Except what Allah should will. Indeed, He knows what is declared and what is hidden. And We will ease you toward ease." (Quran 87:1-8)
"And those who, when reminded of the verses of their Lord, do not fall upon them deaf and blind." (Quran 25:73)
"Indeed, those who are close to your Lord are not prevented by arrogance from worshiping Him, and they exalt Him, and to Him they prostrate." (Quran 7:206)
"So whoever Allah wants to guide - He expands his breast to [contain] Islam; and whoever He wants to misguide - He makes his breast tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky. Thus does Allah place defilement upon those who do not believe." (Quran 6:125)
These verses mention Sajdah in the context of prostration to Allah in prayer, obedience, and awe. They also highlight the importance of being open to guidance and being mindful of Allah's signs and verses.
"Do they not see that to Allah prostrates whoever is in the heavens and whoever is on the earth and the sun, the moon, the stars, the mountains, the trees, the moving creatures and many of the people? But upon many the punishment has been justified. And he whom Allah humiliates - for him there is no bestower of honor. Indeed, Allah does what He wills." (Surah al-Hajj 22:18)
"And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, you recognize in the faces of those who disbelieve disapproval. They are almost on the verge of assaulting those who recite to them Our verses. Say, "Then shall I inform you of [what is] worse than that? [It is] the Fire which Allah has promised those who disbelieve, and wretched is the destination." (Surah al-Hajj 22:72)
"And they fall upon their faces weeping, and the Qur'an increases them in humble submission." (Surah al-Isra 17:109)
"And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows [as well] in the mornings and the afternoons." (Surah ar-Ra'd 13:15)
"Say, "To Allah belongs the east and the west. He guides whom He wills to a straight path." And they say, "Allah has taken a son." Exalted is He! Rather, to Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are devoutly obedient to Him, Originator of the heavens and the earth. When He decrees a matter, He only says to it, "Be," and it is." (Surah al-Baqarah 2:142-143)
"So whoever Allah wants to guide - He expands his breast to [contain] Islam; and whoever He wants to misguide - He makes his breast tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky. Thus does Allah place defilement upon those who do not believe." (Surah al-An'am 6:125)
"And [mention] when We said to the angels, "Prostrate to Adam," and they prostrated, except for Iblees. He said, "Should I prostrate to one You created from clay?" [Allah] said, "Then get out of it, for indeed, you are expelled. And indeed, upon you is the curse until the Day of Recompense."" (Surah al-Hijr 15:29-35)
"And they arise from [their] beds; they supplicate their Lord in fear and aspiration, and from what We have provided them, they spend." (Surah as-Sajdah 32:16)
"Indeed, those who are close to your Lord do not exalt themselves in pride over His worship, but they exalt Him in prostration, and to Him they devote." (Surah al-A'raf 7:206)
"And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth easily, and when the ignorant address them [harshly], they say [words of] peace." (Surah al-Furqan 25:63)
"And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows as well [in all situations]" (Quran 13:15)
"And when Our verses are recited to them as clear evidences, those who do not expect the meeting with Us say, "Bring us a Qur'an other than this or change it." Say, [O Muhammad], "It is not for me to change it on my own accord. I only follow what is revealed to me. Indeed I fear, if I should disobey my Lord, the punishment of a tremendous Day." Say, "If Allah had willed, I would not have recited it to you, nor would He have made it known to you, for I had remained among you a lifetime before it. Then will you not reason?" So who is more unjust than he who invents a lie about Allah or denies His signs? Indeed, the criminals will not succeed. And they worship other than Allah that which neither harms them nor benefits them, and they say, "These are our intercessors with Allah " Say, "Do you inform Allah of something He does not know in the heavens or on the earth?" Exalted is He and high above what they associate with Him." (Quran 10:15-18)
Do note that while these verses mention Sajdah (prostration), they are not specifically about the act of Sajdah itself.
In summary, Sajdah refers to the act of prostration during Islamic prayers. It is a physical act of submission and humility before Allah. The Quran has numerous verses that encourage Muslims to perform Sajdah during prayer and emphasize its importance in the faith. Muslims believe that Sajdah is a means of purifying the heart and soul, seeking forgiveness, and strengthening their connection with Allah. It is also believed that the blessings and rewards of Sajdah are multiplied during the holy month of Ramadan.
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