Jamiatul Ulama KZN Council of Muslim Theologians
Nasihah (Advice): The Virtue of Performing a Sajdah Tilaawah
Sayyiduna Abu Huraira radiyallahu anhu reported that Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alaihi Wasllam) said, “When the son of Adam recites a verse of prostration and he prostrates, Shaitaan withdraws and he weeps and he says: Woe to me! The son of Adam was commanded to prostrate and he prostrated, so he will go to Paradise. I was commanded to prostrate and I refused, so I will go to Hellfire.” [Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim]
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Question and Answer:
- What is the correct method of performing Sajdah Tilaawat out of Salaah?
(Question published as received)
- The procedure of Sajdah Tilaawat out of Salaah is as follows: It must be performed in the state of Wudhu.
- One will begin in the standing position and say: ‘Allahu Akbar’ without raising the hands
- Go straight down into Sajdah
- Read ‘Subhaana Rabbiyal A’ala’ three times
- Arise from Sajdah whilst saying: ‘Allahu Akbar’.
There is no 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. [Maraaqil Falaah 498]
The above-mentioned method may be followed for multiple Sajdah Tilaawah as well by standing after each Sajdah or sitting in the Tashahhud position before going to the next Sajdah. [Aap Ke Masaa’il Aur Unka Hal 4/232]
And Allah Ta’ala Knows Best
Mufti Moosa Salie
Mufti Taahir Hansa
(The answer hereby given is specifically based on the question asked and should be read together with the question asked. Islamic rulings on this Q&A newsletter are answered in accordance to the Hanafi Fiqh unless otherwise stated.)
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