Fatwa #48433 February 2002United States of America

When making Du’aa to Allah S.W.T., is it preferred to go in Sajda? If allowed, can the palms face up, or does one have to follow the Faraid of Sajda? What are the obligations of Sajda?

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Please quote the related Ahadith, and the Faraid (obligations) of Sajda.

Answer

To fulfil an act according to the Sunnah is the most effective way of
Qubooliyyah (acceptance) of the act in the sight of Allah. Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to make Du'aa in the Sajda of the Nafl
Salaat. The palms would be on the ground in line with the ears. The back of
the palm will be faced towards the sky only in Salaatul Istisqaa (when
seeking rain).

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

#4924When I want to make a Du?aa in my own language, outside of Salaat, is it better for me to go into Sajda and beg of Allah S.W.T., if so, which way should my palms face?
#4742Would it be possible to list out what type of Waseela (intercessions) are allowed to be taken when making Du’aa to Allah S.W.T. Please provide the reference for each.
#4929You had mentioned that Rasoolullah S.A.W.S. used to make du’a during Sajda of a Nafl Salaat. Should these du’aas be Qur’aanic or Masnun or simply any du’a in Arabic? Are there any restrictions?
#5596Since Allah s.w.t. answers all Du’aa, then why are certain times more auspicious to make Du’aa? Since Allah s.w.t. is omnipresent, why is it said HE comes down to the 1st sky at the time of Tahajjud?
#212501. Is it permissible to look in the Qur’an and read a certain Surah, which I do not know by heart, while reading Nafl Salaah? 2. Can I make Du’aa in Sajda. In Fardh Salaah?
#5965When we request people to make Du’aa for us, or for a particular issue we are facing, are we committing shirk in any way by (a) telling others about our difficulties, (b) using the help of others?
#8665Please provide the Du’aas that will ensure that my family AND the rest of my progeny (Nasl) until Qiyamat will live and die on Imaan and be provided True Guidance by Allah S.W.T.
#4927What are the Faraid (obligations) of performing Rukoo and Sajda (in terms of posture, position of hands, fingers, forehead, nose, eyes, feet, duration, etc., for men and women)?

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