Is the takbir prescribed for the prostration of recitation?
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The questioner : The first question, O my Shaykh, we need a detailed explanation regarding the issue of the takbir for the prostration of recitation.
The Shaykh : The takbir.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : What is the takbir for the prostration of recitation?
The questioner : We need a detailed explanation regarding the issue of the takbir, the manner of the takbir for the prostration of recitation.
The Shaykh : Outside the prayer or inside the prayer?
The questioner : Inside and outside, heh.
Another questioner: Heh heh heh.
The Shaykh : Okay, look, in the Sunan of Abu Dawud, yes, it is in the chapter of sales, in any case, in the conditions of sales. For the prostration of recitation, there is nothing more than what is in the prostration of gratitude: only a prostration that is not accompanied by takbir or taslim, whether it is in the prayer or outside the prayer. However, regarding the prayer, there is something we must remind you of: it is not reported in the Sunnah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he prostrated for recitation, would say takbir, and when he stood up, he would also say takbir. But the takbir for the prostration of recitation is authentically reported from 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him). So I see, in that case, that if the imam is leading a group who are not on the same methodology as him, or if he or each of the two groups is new to the other, he should start by teaching people the Sunnah, but according to the Sunnah, meaning gradually, not hitting them with the Sunnah all at once, because they will not be able to bear it. So I see, specifically in this issue, that if the situation between them and him is as I mentioned, that they are new to each other, there is no harm in his saying takbir for the prostration. But if he and his congregation are in agreement, it is better to adhere to the Sunnah, because we believe that if there were any takbir in the Sunnah, it would have been transmitted from the Messenger (peace be upon him). But since it is established from one of the noble Companions, there is no harm in following him in this matter for the sake of what? Uniting the hearts of the congregation. Is that clear?
The questioner : Clear, my Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Fine.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with all good.
The Shaykh : The takbir.
The questioner : Yes.
The Shaykh : What is the takbir for the prostration of recitation?
The questioner : We need a detailed explanation regarding the issue of the takbir, the manner of the takbir for the prostration of recitation.
The Shaykh : Outside the prayer or inside the prayer?
The questioner : Inside and outside, heh.
Another questioner: Heh heh heh.
The Shaykh : Okay, look, in the Sunan of Abu Dawud, yes, it is in the chapter of sales, in any case, in the conditions of sales. For the prostration of recitation, there is nothing more than what is in the prostration of gratitude: only a prostration that is not accompanied by takbir or taslim, whether it is in the prayer or outside the prayer. However, regarding the prayer, there is something we must remind you of: it is not reported in the Sunnah that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), when he prostrated for recitation, would say takbir, and when he stood up, he would also say takbir. But the takbir for the prostration of recitation is authentically reported from 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him). So I see, in that case, that if the imam is leading a group who are not on the same methodology as him, or if he or each of the two groups is new to the other, he should start by teaching people the Sunnah, but according to the Sunnah, meaning gradually, not hitting them with the Sunnah all at once, because they will not be able to bear it. So I see, specifically in this issue, that if the situation between them and him is as I mentioned, that they are new to each other, there is no harm in his saying takbir for the prostration. But if he and his congregation are in agreement, it is better to adhere to the Sunnah, because we believe that if there were any takbir in the Sunnah, it would have been transmitted from the Messenger (peace be upon him). But since it is established from one of the noble Companions, there is no harm in following him in this matter for the sake of what? Uniting the hearts of the congregation. Is that clear?
The questioner : Clear, my Shaykh.
The Shaykh : Fine.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with all good.