Those Who Used to Prostrate in the Mufassal Surahs

Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates that we performed sajdah with the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, in Surah Al-Inshiqaq and Surah Al-Alaq.

Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, performed a prostration (sajdah) in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Abu Rafi’ says that I performed the ‘Isha prayer with Hazrat Abu Hurairah in Madinah. He recited Surah Al-Inshiqaq in it and performed a prostration (sajdah) in it. I asked him, “Why do you perform sajdah in this surah?” He replied, “I saw my beloved friend, Abu al-Qasim, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him), do so, and since then I have done the same.”

Hazrat Abdullah narrates that the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, performed prostration in Surah An-Najm, so all the people performed prostration. However, one old man took a handful of soil and raised it to his forehead. Hazrat Abdullah says that I saw that he died in a state of disbelief.

Hazrat Abu Rafi' Saigh says that Hazrat Umar led us in the 'Isha prayer. In one of the first two rak'ahs, he recited Surah Al-Inshiqaq and performed a prostration (sajdah) in it. We also performed the prostration with him.

Hazrat Aswad narrates that I saw both Hazrat Umar and Hazrat Abdullah, or one of the two, perform a prostration (sajdah) in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) used to perform sajdah (prostration) in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Abu Alia states that during the recitation of Surah An-Najm, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Muslims performed sajdah (prostration).

Hazrat Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) used to perform sajdah (prostration) in Surah Al-A'raf, Surah Bani Isra'il, Surah An-Najm, and Surah Al-Alaq.

Hazrat Abdullah performed sajdah in Surah An-Najm and Surah Al-‘Alaq.

Hazrat Zar says that the highest prostrations are in Surah Alif Lam Meem Tanzil, Surah Ha Meem Tanzil, Surah An-Najm, and Surah Al-Alaq.

Hazrat Sha'bi narrates that the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recited Surah An-Najm, and the Muslims, polytheists, jinn, and humans all performed sajdah (prostration).

Hazrat Qasamah bin Zuhair used to perform sajdah (prostration) in Surah An-Najm and Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Sulaiman bin Habib says that I have performed sajdah (prostration) with Hazrat Umar bin Abdul Aziz in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Hasan bin Ubaidullah says that I saw Ibrahim performing sajdah in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.

Hazrat Nafi' states that Hazrat Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) used to perform sajdah (prostration) in Surah An-Najm and Surah Al-'Alaq. However, if he recited them in an obligatory prayer, he would not perform sajdah in them and would suffice with ruku (bowing).

Ibn Aun says that Muhammad recited Surah Al-Inshiqaq and then performed a prostration in it, even though I was sitting.

Hazrat Zir says that Hazrat Ammar recited Surah Al-Inshiqaq on the pulpit. Then he descended to the ground and performed sajdah.

Hazrat Masruq bin Ajda’ says that Hazrat Usman recited Surah An-Najm in the ‘Isha prayer and performed sajdah.

Hazrat Abu Huraira narrates that the Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Muslims performed prostration upon the recitation of Surah An-Najm. However, two men from the Quraysh did not prostrate for the sake of fame.

Hazrat Aswad narrates that I saw Hazrat Abdullah performing sajdah (prostration) in Surah Al-Inshiqaq.