Quran Sajdahs

When reciting or listening to the Qur’an and on reaching any of these Aayaat it is Wajib to perform a single Sajdah.

Although it is preferred to do this immediately, one can also perform them together or at a later time but as soon as possible.

To understand better why we perform Sajdah-e-Tilawat (prostration) after reading verses from the Quran, lets take a look at some translations from the Holy Quran of such verses:

“O ye who believe! bow down, prostrate yourselves, and adore your Lord; and do good; that ye may prosper.”

“They fall down on their faces in tears, and it increases their (earnest) humility.”

“Nay, heed him not: But bow down in adoration, and bring thyself the closer (to Allah)!”


Sajdah reference

Chapter (Juzz)	Surah	Verse
9	Al Araf	206
13	Al Ra’d	15
14	Al Nahl	50
15	Al Israeel	109
16	Al Maryam	58
17	Al Hajj	18
19	Al Furqaan	60
19	Al Naml	26
21	Al Sajdah	15
23	Sa’ad	24
24	Al Haamim	38
27	Al Najm	62
30	Al Inshiqaq	21
30	Al Alaq	19

How to Perform Sajda-e-Tilawat

Conditions
The same conditions regarding Tahaarat, Wudhu apply. Note: Sajda-e-Tilawat or sajdahs performed during Salah, is not allowed during sunrise, noon, and sunset.

1 Stand facing the Qiblah
2 Make intention for Sajda-e-Tilawat
3 Without raising your hands, go into Sajdah saying Allahu-Akbar
4 Read: Subhaana Rabbiyal A’ala 3 times
5 Rise with Allahu-Akbar
6 Go straight back into Sajdah and continue until 14 sajdahs are complete, then after the last sajdah, do salam as you would for Salaah.

You may also peform Sajdah-e-Tilawat sat down if necessary, however standing is most preferred.