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Merit of Prostration (Sujud)
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said: “The worshipper
has no better means of approaching Allah than prostration in private.” Also:
“Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for the sake of Allah, Allah raises him
one degree and absolves him of one offence.”
It is related that a man once said to the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be
upon him, “Pray to Allah that He may include me among those who enjoy your
intercession, and that He may grant me your company in Paradise.” The Prophet,
praise and peace be upon him, replied: “Help me by making frequent
prostration.”
According to another tradition: “The worshipper is never closer to Allah than
when he is prostrating himself in worship.” This is the meaning of the words of
Allah:
The Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be upon him, said: “The worshipper
has no better means of approaching Allah than prostration in private.” Also:
“Whenever a Muslim performs a prostration for the sake of Allah, Allah raises him
one degree and absolves him of one offence.”
It is related that a man once said to the Messenger of Allah, praise and peace be
upon him, “Pray to Allah that He may include me among those who enjoy your
intercession, and that He may grant me your company in Paradise.” The Prophet,
praise and peace be upon him, replied: “Help me by making frequent
prostration.”
According to another tradition: “The worshipper is never closer to Allah than
when he is prostrating himself in worship.” This is the meaning of the words of
Allah: