Surah As-SajdahBenefits & Virtues
As-Sajdah is a 30-verse Meccan surah on revelation, creation and the resurrection, and a verse of prostration is part of it.
What this surah teaches
- 1That the Book is sent down from the Lord of the worlds without doubt.
- 2Humanity created from clay, then from a drop, then given hearing, sight and hearts.
- 3The believers who rise from their beds at night to call upon their Lord.
- 4The prostration verse (32:15), where the believers fall down in prostration when reminded.
Reported virtues, with source and grading
“On Fridays in the Fajr prayer, the Prophet ﷺ used to recite Alif-Lam-Mim Tanzil (As-Sajdah) and Hal ata 'alal-insan (Al-Insan).”
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Grading: Authentic (sahih).
“The Prophet ﷺ would not sleep until he had recited Alif-Lam-Mim Tanzil and Tabarak (Al-Mulk).”
Source: Jami' at-Tirmidhi
Grading: Reported practice, graded hasan (acceptable). Not an obligation.
How to read this page
We keep three things apart: what the Quran itself says, what is reported in hadith (with its collection and grading), and what is only popular practice. A virtue report describes a recommended deed and does not make it obligatory. For rulings or personal practice, ask a qualified scholar. Our approach is explained on the about page.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of reading Surah As-Sajdah?
As-Sajdah is a 30-verse Meccan surah on revelation, creation and the resurrection, and a verse of prostration is part of it. Reported virtues with a source and grading are listed on this page, including: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim; Jami' at-Tirmidhi.
Are the hadith about Surah As-Sajdah authentic?
The reports listed on this page are given with their source and grading. Where a report is not in Sahih al-Bukhari or Sahih Muslim, that is stated.
Is it obligatory to recite Surah As-Sajdah on a particular day or time?
No. Virtue reports describe what is recommended or reported, not an obligation. Obligatory recitation is limited to Al-Fatiha in the prayer. For personal practice, consult a qualified scholar.