Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah

Hazrat Bara bin Azib narrates that the prostration is performed on the fleshy part of the palms.

Hazrat Bara bin Azib narrates that the prostration is performed on the fleshy part of the palms.

Hazrat Aamir bin Sa’d narrates that the Noble Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) instructed to spread the hands on the ground and to keep the feet upright during prostration.

Ibrahim says that the most superior prostration is the one performed on both palms, knees, and the edges of the feet.

Hazrat Talq bin Habib, regarding this verse of the Holy Qur'an { وَعَنَتِ الْوُجُوہُ لِلْحَیِّ الْقَیُّومِ }, says: Prostration is performed on the forehead, both palms, both knees, and both feet.

Hazrat Umar says that it has been prescribed for the son of Adam to prostrate on seven parts: the forehead, both palms, both knees, and both feet.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that prostration is performed on seven parts: the forehead, both palms, both knees, and both feet.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: I have been commanded to prostrate on seven bones. I have also been commanded to refrain from folding and gathering clothes and hair during prayer.

Hazrat Ibn Sirin says that the predecessors liked to perform prostration on these seven bones: both hands, both knees, both feet, and the forehead.

Hazrat Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that prostration is performed on seven bones: both hands, both feet, the forehead, and both knees.

Ibn Aun states that Muhammad disliked joining the toes of the feet with the lower part of the foot while prostrating. He used to say that they should be kept apart.

Hazrat Abu Bakhtari says that when you perform sajdah, place your feet on the ground.