The ruling on prostrating to express joy and prostration of gratitude

Question:
A questioner says: Some people, when they want to express their joy over something that has happened to them, prostrate, and this may be toward the qiblah or in some other direction. Yes, some people, when they want to express their joy over something that has happened to them, prostrate, and this may be toward the qiblah or away from the qiblah. Is this permissible?

Answer:
Prostration of gratitude is recommended when a blessing is renewed, whether that blessing is specific to the individual or general to the Muslims. A renewed blessing is prostrated for, and it has importance. As for blessings in general, they are constant and continuous upon the servant If one were to prostrate for every blessing, he would never raise his head from prostration. Rather, this is specific to the renewal of great blessings, whether for a person, such as the birth of a child or the attainment of an important goal, or for the Muslims, such as a victory for the Muslims or the opening of lands for the Muslims. As Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) prostrated when he was informed of the killing of Musaylimah the Liar. So prostration of gratitude is prescribed in his case upon the renewal of blessings. Likewise, upon the removal of calamities. Upon the removal of calamities as well.
Prostration is to be done toward the qiblah, unless it is not possible for him to face the qiblah, in which case he prostrates even if not toward the qiblah. This is because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to perform voluntary prayer on his mount while traveling, in whatever direction it faced, praying in whatever direction his mount faced. This is because if he were to stop and prostrate toward the qiblah, he would be delayed from continuing his journey. So this is a facilitation for the Muslim, a facilitation of worship for him. Yes.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you,