Quran Study

A Sign of True Believers, Falling Into Prostration

Exploring Surah As-Sajdah — The Prostration, ayat 10–15

Adele Arbi
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6 min readNov 1, 2024

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In my previous Quran Study story, I shared how the last two ayat of Surah Al-Baqarah have become a comforting part of my nightly routine.

Now, I’m turning my attention to Surah Sajdah, another chapter recommended for bedtime reading. There is a narration from Jabir ibn Abdullah (ra) that the Prophet Muhammad (saw) would not go to sleep until he had recited Surah Sajdah and Surah Mulk.

I’m hoping that the wisdom and tranquillity within its verses will further enhance my sleep quality and spiritual connection.

This is a longer surah, and to give its due to every ayah, I will focus on this story only on ayat 10–15, which include the ayah from where the name of the surah comes from.

I am documenting my journey of studying the Quran in a series of stories.

First and foremost for myself, and then for anyone who would like to read about the Quran from the perspective of a fresh reader, who holds no qualifications or titles to explain it to anyone. But just loves the book of the truth and wants to get closer to Allah through understanding it better.

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Adele Arbi
Adele Arbi

Written by Adele Arbi

A curious soul pondering and documenting life. Quran Student, Essayist, Bibliophile, Explorer. 100% of my Medium earnings go to charity.

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