The Ruling on Prostration of Recitation and Increasing Beyond Three in the Tasbih of Ruku' and Sujud
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The question from the sister from Taiz, the third one, says: If a woman recites the Qur'an and reaches a verse of prostration, such as: [Al-Alaq:19], is it obligatory for her to prostrate? And is it permissible in ruku' and sujud to increase the tasbih beyond three times?
Answer: Prostration of recitation is not obligatory; it is a recommended practice (sunnah). When one recites the verses of prostration, it is recommended for him to prostrate. If he recites the end of [Surah al-Najm]: [al-Najm:62], or the end of [Surah al-A'raf], he prostrates. This is a recommended practice (sunnah), and so it is with the remaining prostrations: he says Allahu Akbar and prostrates if he is outside of prayer. If he is in prayer, he says Allahu Akbar when he prostrates and says Allahu Akbar when he rises in the prayer. This is a recommended practice (sunnah) and not obligatory. It is established that he (peace and blessings be upon him) , which indicates that prostration is not obligatory. And 'Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) said: Sahih al-Bukhari 1077.
The conclusion is that prostration of recitation is recommended and a recommended practice (sunnah), and it is not obligatory. So whoever prostrates has a reward, and whoever leaves it off has no sin upon him, and praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh: What came before it? Repeat her question.
The presenter: This is the third one?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The presenter: If a woman recites the Qur'an and reaches a verse of prostration, such as: [Al-Alaq:19], is it obligatory for her to prostrate? And is it permissible in ruku' or sujud to increase the tasbih beyond three times?
The Shaykh: Likewise, there is no harm in increasing. The tasbih in ruku' and sujud is actually better. The minimum of perfection is three times, but if he increases beyond that and says tasbih four, five, or seven times, it is better and more tranquil. So three is the minimum of perfection, and the obligatory amount is once: "Subhan Rabbi al-Azim" (Glory be to my Lord, the Supreme) in ruku' once, and "Subhan Rabbi al-A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) in sujud once. This is the obligatory amount, once. But repeating it three times is the best and most excellent, and it is the minimum of perfection. If he increases beyond that and says tasbih four, five, six, or seven times, it is more perfect and more perfect. And it is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) what indicates that he counted ten for him in his prostration and bowing, peace and blessings be upon him.
So the conclusion is that there is no harm in increasing beyond three; rather, it is recommended because of the additional remembrance of Allah and the additional tranquility in prayer. It is better for the imam to consider the condition of the followers so that he does not lengthen it for them in a way that burdens them, nor does he rush or hasten, but he is in between. And three is the minimum of perfection. If he increases beyond it, that is better, so that people can keep up with the parts of the prayer in its bowing and prostration, and so that the heavy and the disabled can prostrate and bow easily. So restricting it to three involves hastening, and it is better to increase beyond three and say tasbih five or seven times so that people can achieve tranquility and follow the imam easily. It is also recommended for him to say: "Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika Allahumma ighfir li" (Glory be to You, O our Lord, and with Your praise, O Allah, forgive me), in ruku' and sujud, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. Likewise, it is recommended for him to make du'a in sujud, as came in the Sunnah from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:Riyad as-Salihin 1427 meaning: So it is fitting that your supplications be answered. And he (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Sunan Abi Dawud 875Sahih (Al-Albani) So making much du'a in sujud is a required matter. And the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used to make du'a in his prostration and say: Sahih Muslim 483, so du'a is recommended and emphasized in sujud from the action of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and his encouragement and urging, peace and blessings be upon him.
And prostrate and draw near
وَاسْجُدْ وَاقْتَرِبْAnswer: Prostration of recitation is not obligatory; it is a recommended practice (sunnah). When one recites the verses of prostration, it is recommended for him to prostrate. If he recites the end of [Surah al-Najm]:
So prostrate to Allah and worship [Him].
فَاسْجُدُوا لِلَّهِ وَاعْبُدُواZayd ibn Thabit recited Surat An-Najm for him, and he did not prostrate in it
قرأ عليه زيد بن ثابت سورة النجم فلم يسجد فيهاAllah has not made the prostration of recitation compulsory but if we wish we can do it.
إن الله لم يفرض السجود إلا أن نشاءThe conclusion is that prostration of recitation is recommended and a recommended practice (sunnah), and it is not obligatory. So whoever prostrates has a reward, and whoever leaves it off has no sin upon him, and praise be to Allah.
The Shaykh: What came before it? Repeat her question.
The presenter: This is the third one?
The Shaykh: Yes.
The presenter: If a woman recites the Qur'an and reaches a verse of prostration, such as:
And prostrate and draw near
وَاسْجُدْ وَاقْتَرِبْThe Shaykh: Likewise, there is no harm in increasing. The tasbih in ruku' and sujud is actually better. The minimum of perfection is three times, but if he increases beyond that and says tasbih four, five, or seven times, it is better and more tranquil. So three is the minimum of perfection, and the obligatory amount is once: "Subhan Rabbi al-Azim" (Glory be to my Lord, the Supreme) in ruku' once, and "Subhan Rabbi al-A'la" (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High) in sujud once. This is the obligatory amount, once. But repeating it three times is the best and most excellent, and it is the minimum of perfection. If he increases beyond that and says tasbih four, five, six, or seven times, it is more perfect and more perfect. And it is established from him (peace and blessings be upon him) what indicates that he counted ten for him in his prostration and bowing, peace and blessings be upon him.
So the conclusion is that there is no harm in increasing beyond three; rather, it is recommended because of the additional remembrance of Allah and the additional tranquility in prayer. It is better for the imam to consider the condition of the followers so that he does not lengthen it for them in a way that burdens them, nor does he rush or hasten, but he is in between. And three is the minimum of perfection. If he increases beyond it, that is better, so that people can keep up with the parts of the prayer in its bowing and prostration, and so that the heavy and the disabled can prostrate and bow easily. So restricting it to three involves hastening, and it is better to increase beyond three and say tasbih five or seven times so that people can achieve tranquility and follow the imam easily. It is also recommended for him to say: "Subhanaka Allahumma Rabbana wa bihamdika Allahumma ighfir li" (Glory be to You, O our Lord, and with Your praise, O Allah, forgive me), in ruku' and sujud, as the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) did. Likewise, it is recommended for him to make du'a in sujud, as came in the Sunnah from him (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said:
Glorify your Lord in Ruku' (bowing posture) and exert yourself in supplication in prostration. Thus your supplications are liable to be accepted.
أما الركوع فعظموا فيه الرب، وأما السجود فاجتهدوا في الدعاء فقمن أن يستجاب لكمThe nearest a servant come to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication often.
أقرب ما يكون العبد من ربه وهو ساجد فأكثروا الدعاءO Lord, forgive me all my sins, small and great, first and last, open and secret.
اللهم اغفر لي ذنبي كله، دقه وجله، وأوله وآخره، وعلانيته وسره
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