How Many Sajdah In Quran

How Many Sajdah In Quran? Curious about the number of Sujood (prostrations) in the Qur’an? You’re not alone! At Sabil Al-Quran, we guide you through the spiritual journey of discovering each Sajdah verse and its significance.

With 15 marked places of prostration, each one is a moment of deep connection, humility, and submission to Allah. Whether you’re memorizing the Qur’an or improving your Tajweed, our expert-led sessions help you understand when and how to perform these beautiful acts of worship. 

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Meaning of Sajda in the Quran

In the Quran, sajda refers to a special act of prostration that symbolizes the believer’s ultimate humility before Allah. When performing sajda, a person lowers themselves fully — touching the ground with their forehead, hands, knees, and toes — as a physical expression of surrender and devotion.

This practice is more than a ritual movement; it is a moment of spiritual connection, where the believer acknowledges Allah’s greatness and their own dependence on Him. Throughout history, similar gestures of bowing or prostrating have been present in many faiths, but in Islam, sajda carries a unique status as both an act of worship and a direct command found in the Quran.

How Many Sajdahs are There in The Holy Quran?

Most scholars agree that there are 14 sajdahs in the Quran, but some also count an additional one in Surah Sad (38:24), bringing the total to 15 sajdahs.The locations of Sujood al-Tilawah in the Qur’an¹ are as follows:

The 15 Sajdah (Prostration) Verses in the Quran

There are 15 verses in the Quran where prostration (Sajdah) is prescribed. Below are the Arabic verses along with their English translations:

1. Surah Al-A’raf

إِنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ عِندَ رَبِّكَ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِۦ وَيُسَبِّحُونَهُۥ وَلَهُۥ يَسْجُدُونَ ۩
Surely those near your Lord are never too proud to worship Him. They glorify Him and prostrate to Him.

(7:206)

2. Surah Ar-Ra’d

 وَلِلهِ يَسْجُدُ مَنْ فِي السَّمَوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ طَوْعًا وَكَرْهًا وَظِلَالُهُمْ بِالْغُدُوِّ وَالْآصَالِ ۩
To Allah alone prostrates everyone in the heavens and the earth—willingly or unwillingly—as do their shadows, morning and evening.

(13:15)

3. Surah An-Nahl

يَخَافُونَ رَبَّهُم مِّن فَوْقِهِمْ وَيَفْعَلُونَ مَا يُؤْمَرُونَ ۩
They fear their Lord above them and do whatever they are commanded.

(16:50)

4. Surah Al-Isra 

وَيَخِرُّونَ لِلْأَذْقَانِ يَبْكُونَ وَيَزِيدُهُمْ خُشُوعًا ۩ 
They fall upon their faces weeping, and it increases them in humility.

(17:109)

5. Surah Maryam

أُولَئِكَ الَّذِينَ أَنْعَمَ اللهُ عَلَيْهِمْ مِنَ النَّبِيِّينَ مِنْ ذُرِّيَّةِ آدَمَ وَمِمَّنْ حَمَلْنَا مَعَ نُوحٍ وَمِنْ ذُرِّيَّةِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَإِسْرَائِيلَ وَمِمَّنْ هَدَيْنَا وَاجْتَبَيْنَا إِذَا تُتْلَى عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتُ الرَّحْمَنِ خَرُّوا سُجَّدًا وَبُكِيًّا ۩
These are the prophets whom Allah blessed… When the revelations of the Most Compassionate were recited to them, they fell in prostration and wept.

 (19:58)

6. Surah Al-Hajj

أَلَمْ تَرَ أَنَّ اللهَ يَسْجُدُ لَهُ مَنْ فِي السَّمَوَاتِ وَمَنْ فِي الْأَرْضِ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ وَالنُّجُومُ وَالْجِبَالُ وَالشَّجَرُ وَالدَّوَابُّ وَكَثِيرٌ مِنَ النَّاسِ وَكَثِيرٌ حَقَّ عَلَيْهِ الْعَذَابُ وَمَنْ يُهِنِ اللهُ فَمَا لَهُ مِنْ مُكْرِمٍ إِنَّ اللهَ يَفْعَلُ مَا يَشَاءُ ۩
Do you not see that Allah prostrates all those in the heavens and on the earth—the sun, moon, stars, mountains, trees, animals, and many humans…?

(22:18)

7. Surah Al-Hajj

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا ارْكَعُوا وَاسْجُدُوا وَاعْبُدُوا رَبَّكُمْ وَافْعَلُوا الْخَيْرَ لَعَلَّكُمْ تُفْلِحُونَ۩
O believers! Bow down, prostrate yourselves, worship your Lord, and do good so you may be successful.

(22:77)

8. Surah Al-Furqan

وَإِذَا قِيلَ لَهُمُ اسْجُدُوا لِلرَّحْمَنِ قَالُوا وَمَا الرَّحْمَنُ أَنَسْجُدُ لِمَا تَأْمُرُنَا وَزَادَهُمْ نُفُورًا ۩
When they are told, “Prostrate to the Most Compassionate,” they reply, “What is the Most Compassionate?” and it only drives them further away.

(25:60)

9. Surah An-Naml

ٱللَّهُ لَآ إِلَـٰهَ إِلَّا هُوَ رَبُّ ٱلْعَرْشِ ٱلْعَظِيمِ ۩
Allah—there is no god except Him, the Lord of the Mighty Throne.

 (27:26)

10. Surah As-Sajdah

إِنَّمَا يُؤْمِنُ بِيَاتِنَا الَّذِينَ إِذَا ذُكِّرُوا بِهَا خَرُّوا سُجَّدًا وَسَبَّحُوا بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ وَهُمْ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ ۩
The true believers in Our revelations are those who, when reminded of them, fall in prostration and glorify their Lord without pride.

(32:15)

11. Surah Sad

 قَالَ لَقَدۡ ظَلَمَكَ بِسُؤَالِ نَعۡجَتِكَ إِلَىٰ نِعَاجِهِۦۖ وَإِنَّ كَثِيرٗا مِّنَ ٱلۡخُلَطَآءِ لَيَبۡغِي بَعۡضُهُمۡ عَلَىٰ بَعۡضٍ إِلَّا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُواْ وَعَمِلُواْ ٱلصَّـٰلِحَٰتِ وَقَلِيلٞ مَّا هُمۡۗ وَظَنَّ دَاوُۥدُ أَنَّمَا فَتَنَّـٰهُ فَٱسۡتَغۡفَرَ رَبَّهُۥ وَخَرَّۤ رَاكِعٗاۤ وَأَنَابَ ۩
Then David realized We had tested him, so he sought forgiveness from his Lord, fell in prostration, and turned to Him in repentance.

(38:24)

12. Surah Fussilat

وَمِنْ آيَاتِهِ الليْلُ وَالنَّهَارُ وَالشَّمْسُ وَالْقَمَرُ لَا تَسْجُدُوا لِلشَّمْسِ وَلَا لِلْقَمَرِ وَاسْجُدُوا لِلهِ الَّذِي خَلَقَهُنَّ إِنْ كُنْتُمْ إِيَّاهُ تَعْبُدُونَ فَإِنِ اسْتَكْبَرُوا فَالَّذِينَ عِنْدَ رَبِّكَ يُسَبِّحُونَ لَهُ بِاللَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ وَهُمْ لَا يَسْأَمُونَ ۩
If they are too proud, then those near your Lord glorify Him day and night without tiring.

(41:38)

13. Surah An-Najm

 فَٱسْجُدُوا۟ لِلَّهِ وَٱعْبُدُوا۟ ۩
So prostrate to Allah and worship Him.

(53:62)

14. Surah Inshiqaq

فَمَا لَهُمْ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ وَإِذَا قُرِئَ عَلَيْهِمُ الْقُرْآنُ لَا يَسْجُدُونَ ۩
When the Quran is recited to them, they do not prostrate?

 (84:21)

15. Surah Al-Alaq

كَلَّا لَا تُطِعْهُ وَٱسْجُدْ وَٱقْتَرِب ۩
No! Do not obey him. Rather, prostrate and draw near to Allah.

(96:19)

Where is The First Sajda in The Quran?

The first Sajdah (prostration) in the Qur’an is found in Surah Al-A‘raf (Chapter 7), verse 206. where Muslims are encouraged or required to perform a Sajdah Tilawah (prostration of recitation) upon reading or hearing the verse.

Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him and to Him they prostrate.

Surah Al-A‘raf (7:206)

Key Details:

• Location in Mushaf: Surah Al-A‘raf, verse 206.
  
• Prostration Type: Sajdah Tilawah, a prostration of recitation.
  
• Reason for Sajdah: The verse contains the verb “yasjudūn” (they prostrate), making it a marked place for prostration in the Qur’an.
  
• Hanafi Ruling: In the Hanafi madhhab, Sajdah Tilawah is wajib (obligatory) upon hearing or reading such verses.
  
• How to Perform: After reciting or hearing the verse, say “Allahu Akbar” and go into prostration (without Rukūʿ), then rise saying “Allahu Akbar” again. No taslim is necessary unless part of prayer.

What are The Types of Sajda in The Holy Quran?

In Islam, sajda (prostration) is one of the most profound acts of worship. The types of sajda mentioned in relation to the Qur’an are specific and carry spiritual and legal significance. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the types of sajda associated with the Qur’an:

1. Sujood as-Sahw (Prostration of Forgetfulness)
   Done when a person forgets or makes an error during prayer, to correct the mistake.
2. ²Sujood al-Tilaawah (Prostration of Recitation)
   This is performed when reciting or hearing a verse of sajda in the Quran. It is a Sunnah for everyone who comes across a verse containing a prostration, whether they are reciting or listening. A person is not sinful for leaving it, but they miss out on a great reward.
3. Sujood ash-Shukr (Prostration of Gratitude)
   As narrated by Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him), the Prophet ﷺ would prostrate whenever he received good news to thank Allah. This sujood is sunnah and requires no specific conditions.

How To Perform Sajda in Quran?

It is performed when you recite or hear one of specific verses of sajda in the Qur’an, known as Ayāt al-Sujūd.

Example:

So fall prostrate to Allah and worship Him 

Surah An-Najm (53:62)

How to Do Sajda During Quran Recitation?

Before You Begin

• Wudu (Ablution): Required if you follow the Hanafi school.
  
• Face the Qiblah: Recommended.
  
• Proper Clothing: Dress as if for prayer (modest and clean).
  
• No need to be in Salah, unless you’re reciting within the prayer.
  

Steps Outside of Salah (prayer)

1. Pause Recitation at the Sajda Verse.
   
   • As soon as you finish the verse of prostration, stop.
     
2. Say Takbeer – “اللّٰهُ أَكْبَر” (Allahu Akbar)
   
   • Say it before going into prostration.
     
3. Perform One Sajda (Prostration):
   
   • Place your forehead, nose, palms, knees, and toes on the ground.
     
   • Say the Tasbih in sujood:

سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ الأَعْلَى
(Glory is to my Lord, the Most High)

Repeat 3 or more times.

4. Raise Your Head and sit up or resume recitation.
   

No tashahhud or taslim needed (since it’s not part of formal prayer).

Dua for Sajda in the Quran

When performing Sajda during Quran recitation, you can recite the following supplication:

Arabic:
سَجَدَ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي خَلَقَهُ، وَشَقَّ سَمْعَهُ وَبَصَرَهُ، بِحَوْلِهِ وَقُوَّتِهِ، فَتَبَارَكَ اللهُ أَحْسَنُ الْخَالِقِينَ

Transliteration:
Sajada wajhiya lilladhi khalaqahu, wa shaqqa sam‘ahu wa basarahu bihawlihi wa quwwatihi, fatabarakallahu ahsanu al-khaliqeen.

Meaning in English:
I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it and granted it hearing and sight by His might and power. Blessed is Allah, the Best of creators.

Understanding the number and significance of Sajdah (prostrations) in the Qur’an isn’t just a matter of knowledge, it’s a pathway to heartfelt submission and deeper reflection. At Sabil Al-Quran, we don’t just teach facts, we guide you through every verse, every sajdah, and every rule with clarity, reverence, and practical application.

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FAQS: How Many Sajdahs are in The Quran

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