Sujud al-Tilawah: The Prostration of Recitation
Authentic hadiths establish sujud al-tilawah.
Evidence and guidance
Authentic hadiths establish sujud al-tilawah. Abu Hurayrah رضي الله عنه said he had prostrated behind the Prophet ﷺ when reciting a verse of prostration, while `Umar رضي الله عنه demonstrated publicly that the prostration was not obligatory in every instance.
How to apply it
Sunni jurists agree on its legitimacy but differ on some details, conditions and the count of sajdah places. Do not erase recognized fiqh disagreement. Follow a reliable Sunni school or scholar for the practical details.