Sajda (سجدة) refers to an act of prostration performed by Muslims in worship. In the context of the Quran, there are certain verses known as Ayat al-Sajda (Verses of Prostration) that invoke an act of Sajda when recited.
There are 15 places in the Quran where a prostration is recommended or obligatory upon recitation. The following is a list of these verses:
| Surah | Verse | Reason for Sajda |
|---|---|---|
| Surah Al-A'raf | 7:206 | Acknowledging Allah’s greatness. |
| Surah Ar-Ra’d | 13:15 | Submission to Allah’s command. |
| Surah An-Nahl | 16:49 | All creation submits to Allah. |
| Surah Al-Isra | 17:109 | Humility and submission to Allah. |
| Surah Maryam | 19:58 | Prostration of submission by Allah’s prophets. |
| Surah Al-Hajj | 22:18 | Recognition of Allah's power. |
| Surah Al-Hajj | 22:77 | Invitation to prostrate and worship Allah. |
| Surah Al-Furqan | 25:60 | Acknowledging Allah as the Most Merciful. |
| Surah An-Naml | 27:26 | Testimony to Allah’s unity and greatness. |
| Surah As-Sajda | 32:15 | Prostration as a sign of faith. |
| Surah Sa’d | 38:24 | Repentance and humility. |
| Surah Fussilat | 41:38 | Submission in contrast to arrogance. |
| Surah An-Najm | 53:62 | Direct command to prostrate to Allah. |
| Surah Inshiqaq | 84:21 | Reminder of submission to Allah’s command. |
| Surah Al-‘Alaq | 96:19 | Command to bow down and draw closer to Allah. |