How to Make Sujud (Prostration)
What is meant by prostration? How to perform it? What is the Prophet’s guidance in performing it?
What is meant by prostration? How to perform it? What is the Prophet’s guidance in performing it?
When we go into sujud (prostration), we know that God answers our du`a’ (supplication), so we try hard to concentrate. Yet what do we feel when we go into ruku` (bowing)?
“Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for God’s sake, God raises him one degree and absolves him of one offence.” Click to read more about the merits of prostration in Prayer.
Remember that between almost every change of position we say, “Allahu Akbar.” This is to remind ourselves and to alert us that Allah is greater than anything—whatever our mind is distracted with and whatever worries plague us.
Prayer is just one act amongst many acts of worship; it holds a very special place in Islam because of the way it was enjoined. It was not brought down to earth by an Angel rather it was bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad during his unique ascension into the Heavens.
What is the ruling if I forget the middle tashahhud while praying Zhuhr or Isha prayer? Watch this short video to get the answer.
What did Malcolm X say about Prostration? What are the virtues of prostration in prayer?