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Surah Sajdah Transliteration and Translation

Surah Sajdah confuses many readers the moment they reach a certain verse and notice a small prostration sign in the margin of their Mushaf. Some pause, unsure what to do. Others skip past it entirely, missing a practice the Prophet (PBUH) followed regularly.

Before going further, a helpful companion for home study is the Tajweed Quran with transliteration on Amazon, useful for reciting this chapter correctly alongside the guidance below.

What Is Surah As-Sajdah About?

Surah As-Sajdah is the 32nd chapter of the Quran, containing 30 verses. It was revealed in Makkah and takes its name from verse 15, which describes those who fall in prostration whenever reminded of Allah’s signs.

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سورة السجدة Surah As-Sajdah

VerseArabic (العربية)TransliterationEnglish Translation
1المAlif-Lam-MeemAlif, Lam, Meem.
2تَنزِيلُ الْكِتَابِ لَا رَيْبَ فِيهِ مِن رَّبِّ الْعَالَمِينَTanzil al-kitab la rayb fih min rabb al-alaminThis is a revelation of the Book about which there is no doubt, from the Lord of the worlds.
3أَمْ يَقُولُونَ افْتَرَاهُ بَل هُوَ الْحَقُّ مِن رَّبِّكَ لِتُنذِرَ قَوْمًا مَّا أَتَاهُم مِّن نَّذِيرٍ مِّن قَبْلِكَ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَهْتَدُونَAm yaqulun iftarah bal huwa al-haq min rabbik li-tundhir qawman ma atahum min nadhir min qablik la’allahum yahtadunOr do they say, ‘He invented it’? Rather, it is the truth from your Lord, [O Muhammad], that you may warn a people to whom no warner has come before you [so] that they might be guided.
4اللَّهُ الَّذِي خَلَقَ السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضَ وَمَا بَيْنَهُمَا فِي سِتَّةِ أَيَّامٍ ثُمَّ اسْتَوَىٰ عَلَى الْعَرْشِ مَا لَكُم مِّن دُونِهِ مِن وَلِيٍّ وَلَا شَفِيعٍ أَفَلَا تَتَذَكَّرُونَAllah alladhi khalaqa as-samawat wa-al-ard wa-ma baynahuma fi sittah ayyam thumma istawa ‘ala al-arsh ma lakum min dunnih min waliyy wa-la shafi; afala tattadhakarun[He is] Allah, who created the heavens and the earth and whatever is between them in six days. Then He established Himself above the Throne. You have not besides Him any protector or any intercessor. Will you not then remember?
5يُدَبِّرُ الْأَمْرَ مِنَ السَّمَاءِ إِلَى الْأَرْضِ ثُمَّ يَعْرُجُ إِلَيْهِ فِي يَوْمٍ كَانَ مِقْدَارُهُ أَلْفَ سَنَةٍ مِّمَّا تَعُدُّونَYudabbir al-amr min as-sama ila al-ard thumma ya’ruju ilayh fi yawm kana miqdaru alif sanah mimma ta’uddunHe arranges each matter from the heavens to the earth; then it will ascend to Him in a Day, the extent of which is a thousand years of those you count.
6ذَٰلِكَ عَالِمُ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ الْعَزِيزُ الرَّحِيمُDhallka alim al-ghayb wa-al-shahada al-aziz ar-rahimThat is the Knower of the unseen and the seen, the Exalted in Might, the Merciful.
7الَّذِي أَحْسَنَ كُلَّ شَيْءٍ خَلَقَهُ وَبَدَأَ خَلْقَ الْإِنسَانِ مِن طِينٍAlladhi ahsan kulla shay’ khalaqah wa-bada khalq al-insan min tinWho perfected everything which He created and began the creation of man from clay.
8ثُمَّ جَعَلَ نَسْلَهُ مِن سُلَالَةٍ مِّن مَّاءٍ مَّهِينٍThumma ja’ala naslah min sulalah min ma mahinThen He made his posterity from an extract of weak fluid.
9ثُمَّ سَوَّاهُ وَنَفَخَ فِيهِ مِن رُّوحِهِ وَجَعَلَ لَكُمُ السَّمْعَ وَالْأَبْصَارَ وَالْأَفْئِدَةَ قَلِيلًا مَّا تَشْكُرُونَThumma sawwahu wa-nafa fihi min ruh wa-ja’ala lakum as-sam’ wa-al-absar wa-al-afdidah qalilan ma tashkurunThen He proportioned him and breathed into him from His [created] soul and made for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful.
10وَقَالُوا أَإِذَا ضَلَلْنَا فِي الْأَرْضِ أَإِنَّا لَفِي خَلْقٍ جَدِيدٍ بَل هُم بِلِقَاءِ رَبِّهِمْ كَافِرُونَWa-qalu a-idha dalalln fi al-ard a-inna lafin khalq jadid bal hum bi-liqa rabbihim kafirunAnd they say, ‘When we have become lost in the earth, will we indeed be created anew?’ Rather, they are, in the meeting with their Lord, disbelievers.
11قُلْ يَتَوَفَّاكُم مَّلَكُ الْمَوْتِ الَّذِي وُكِّلَ بِكُمْ ثُمَّ إِلَىٰ رَبِّكُمْ تُرْجَعُونَQul yatawaffakum malak al-mawt alladhi wukkil bikum thumma ila rabbikum turja’unSay, ‘The angel of death will take you, who has been put in charge of you. Then to your Lord you will be returned.’
12وَلَوْ تَرَىٰ إِذِ الْمُجْرِمُونَ نَاكِسُو رُءُوسِهِمْ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ رَبَّنَا أَبْصَرْنَا وَسَمِعْنَا فَارْجِعْنَا نَعْمَلْ صَالِحًا إِنَّا مُوقِنُونَWa-law tara idhi al-mujrimun nakisu ru’usihim ‘ind rabbihim rabban abarna wa-sami’na farja’na na’mal salihan inna muqinunIf only you could see when the criminals are hanging their heads before their Lord, [saying], ‘Our Lord, we have seen and heard, so send us back [to the world]; we will work righteousness. Indeed, we are [now] certain.’
13وَلَوْ شِئْنَا لَآتَيْنَا كُلَّ نَفْسٍ هُدَاهَا وَلَٰكِنْ حَقَّ الْقَوْلُ مِنِّي لَأَمْلَأَنَّ جَهَنَّمَ مِنَ الْجِنَّةِ وَالنَّاسِ أَجْمَعِينَWa-law shi’na la-ataina kulla nafs hudaha wa-lakin haqq al-qawl minni la-amlaan jahannam min al-jinni wa-an-nas ajma’inAnd if We had willed, We could have given every soul its guidance, but the word from Me will come into effect [that] ‘I will surely fill Hell with jinn and people, all together.’
14فَذُوقُوا بِمَا نَسِيتُمْ لِقَاءَ يَوْمِكُمْ هَٰذَا إِنَّا نَسِينَاكُمْ وَذُوقُوا عَذَابَ الْخُلْدِ بِمَا كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَFa-dhawqu bi-ma nasiytum liqa yawmikum hadha inna nasiynakum wa-dhawqu adhab al-khulud bi-ma kuntum ta’malunSo taste [the punishment]. For you forgot the meeting of this Day of yours, and indeed, We [too] have forgotten you. And taste the punishment of eternity for what you used to do.’
15إِنَّمَا يُؤْمِنُ بِآيَاتِنَا الَّذِينَ إِذَا ذُكِّرُوا بِهَا خَرُّوا سُجَّدًا وَسَبَّحُوا بِحَمْدِ رَبِّهِمْ وَهُمْ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَInnama yu’min bi-ayatin alladhina idha dhukkiraw biha kharru sujjadan wa-sabbahubihamd rabbihim wa-hum la yastakbirunOnly those believe in Our verses who, when they are reminded by them, fall down in prostration and exalt [Allah] with praise of their Lord, and they are not arrogant.
16تَتَجَافَىٰ جُنُوبُهُمْ عَنِ الْمَضَاجِعِ يَدْعُونَ رَبَّهُمْ خَوْفًا وَطَمَعًا وَمِمَّا رَزَقْنَاهُمْ يُنفِقُونَTatajafa junubuhum ‘an al-mada’i ya’d’un rabbahum khawfan wa-tama’ wa-mimma razaqnahum yunfiqunTheir sides forsake their beds, while they call upon their Lord in fear and aspiration, and from what We have provided them, they spend.
17فَلَا تَعْلَمُ نَفْسٌ مَّا أُخْفِيَ لَهُم مِّن قُرَّةِ أَعْيُنٍ جَزَاءً بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَFa-la ta’lam nafs ma akhfiy lahum min qurrat a’yun jaza’an bi-ma kanu ya’malunAnd no soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort for eyes as reward for what they used to do.
18أَفَمَن كَانَ مُؤْمِنًا كَمَن كَانَ فَاسِقًا لَّا يَسْتَوُونَAfaman kana mu’minan kaman kana fasiqan la yastawunThen is one who is a believer like one who is defiantly disobedient? They are not equal.
19أَمَّا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا وَعَمِلُوا الصَّالِحَاتِ فَلَهُمْ جَنَّاتُ الْمَأْوَىٰ نُزُلًا بِمَا كَانُوا يَعْمَلُونَAmma alladhina amnu wa-amiliu as-salihat fa-lahum jannat al-ma’wa nuzulan bi-ma kanu ya’malunAs for those who have believed and done righteous deeds, for them will be the Gardens of Refuge as accommodation for what they used to do.
20وَأَمَّا الَّذِينَ فَسَقُوا فَمَأْوَاهُمُ النَّارُ كُلَّمَا أَرَادُوا أَن يَخْرُجُوا مِنْهَا أُعِيدُوا فِيهَا وَقِيلَ لَهُمْ ذُوقُوا عَذَابَ النَّارِ الَّتِي كُنتُم بِهَا تُكَذِّبُونَWa-amma alladhina fasaqu fa-ma’wahum an-nar kullama aradu an yakhruji minha u’idu fiha wa-qila lahum dhawqu adhab an-nar allaati kuntum biha tukadhdhibunBut as for those who have defiantly disobeyed, their refuge will be the Fire. Every time they wish to exit it, they will be returned to it while being told, ‘Taste the punishment of the Fire, which you used to deny.’
21وَلَنُذِيقَنَّهُم مِّنَ الْعَذَابِ الْأَدْنَىٰ دُونَ الْعَذَابِ الْأَكْبَرِ لَعَلَّهُمْ يَرْجِعُونَWa-lundhiqannahum min al-adhab al-adna dun al-adhab al-akbar la’allahum yarji’unAnd We will surely let them taste the nearer punishment before the greater punishment, perhaps they will return [to faith].
22وَمَنْ أَظْلَمُ مِمَّن ذُكِّرَ بِآيَاتِ رَبِّهِ ثُمَّ أَعْرَضَ عَنْهَا إِنَّا مِنَ الْمُجْرِمِينَ مُنتَقِمُونَWa-man azlam mimman dhukkyra bi-ayat rabbih thumma a’rada ‘anha inna min al-mujrimin muntaqimunAnd who is more unjust than one who is reminded of the verses of his Lord and then turns away from them? Indeed, We from the criminals will take retribution.
23وَلَقَدْ آتَيْنَا مُوسَى الْكِتَابَ فَلَا تَكُن فِي مِرْيَةٍ مِّن لِّقَائِهِ وَجَعَلْنَاهُ هُدًى لِّبَنِي إِسْرَائِيلَWa-laqad atayna Musa al-kitab fa-la takun fi miryah min liqa’ih wa-ja’alnahu hudan li-bani Isra’ilAnd We certainly gave Moses the Scripture, so do not be in doubt, [O Muhammad], of his meeting [with Us]. And We made it a guidance for the Children of Israel.
24وَجَعَلْنَا مِنْهُمْ أَئِمَّةً يَهْدُونَ بِأَمْرِنَا لَمَّا صَبَرُوا وَكَانُوا بِآيَاتِنَا يُوقِنُونَWa-ja’alna minhum a’immah yahdun bi-amrin lamma sabru wa-kanu bi-ayatin yuqinunAnd We made from among them leaders guiding by Our command when they were patient and [when] they were certain of Our verses.
25إِنَّ رَبَّكَ هُوَ يَفْصِلُ بَيْنَهُمْ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فِيمَا كَانُوا فِيهِ يَخْتَلِفُونَInna rabbak huwa yafsil baynahum yawm al-qiyamah fima kanu fih yakhtalifunIndeed, your Lord will judge between them on the Day of Resurrection concerning that over which they used to differ.
26أَوَلَمْ يَهْدِ لَهُمْ كَمْ أَهْلَكْنَا مِن قَبْلِهِم مِّنَ الْقُرُونِ يَمْشُونَ فِي مَسَاكِنِهِمْ إِنَّ فِي ذَٰلِكَ لَآيَاتٍ أَفَلَا يَسْمَعُونَAwalam yahdi lahum kam ahlakna min qablihim min al-qurun yamshun fi masakinihim inna fi dhallka la-ayat afala yasma’unDoes it not guide them [that] how many generations We destroyed before them, within whose dwellings they walk? Indeed in that are signs. Then do they not hear?
27أَوَلَمْ يَرَوْا أَنَّا نَسُوقُ الْمَاءَ إِلَى الْأَرْضِ الْجُرُزِ فَنُخْرِجُ بِهِ زَرْعًا تَأْكُلُ مِنْهُ أَنْعَامُهُمْ وَأَنفُسُهُمْ أَفَلَا يُبْصِرُونَAwalam yarraw anna nasuq al-ma ila al-ard al-juruz fa-nukhraj bih zara’ ta’kul minhu an’amuhum wa-anfusuhum afala yubsirunHave they not seen that We drive the water to barren land and bring forth crops from which their cattle eat and [they] themselves? Then do they not see?
28وَيَقُولُونَ مَتَىٰ هَٰذَا الْفَتْحُ إِن كُنتُمْ صَادِقِينَWa-yaqulun mata hadha al-fath in kuntum sadiqinAnd they say, ‘When is this conquest, if you should be truthful?’
29قُلْ يَوْمَ الْفَتْحِ لَا يَنفَعُ الَّذِينَ كَفَرُوا إِيمَانُهُمْ وَلَا هُمْ يُنظَرُونَQul yawm al-fath la yanfa’ alladhina kafru imanuhum wa-la hum yunzarunSay, ‘The Day of Conquest – those who disbelieved will not benefit from their faith, nor will they be reprieved.’
30فَأَعْرِضْ عَنْهُمْ وَانتَظِرْ إِنَّهُم مُّنتَظِرُونَFa-a’rid anhum wa-intazir innahum muntazirunSo turn away from them and wait. Indeed, they are waiting.

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The Insight Behind Prostration

Here is the insight worth understanding clearly. Verse 15 describes true believers as those who, upon hearing a reminder of God’s signs, fall down in prostration immediately, glorifying Him without arrogance or delay. That verse is why this surah carries a special sajdah.

Reciting or hearing this verse triggers a recommended prostration outside regular prayer, known as Sajdah al-Tilawah. It is a physical response to a spiritual reminder, connecting belief directly to action rather than leaving it as abstract agreement.

How Many Sajdah in Quran and in Which Surah

A common question readers ask is how many sajdah in Quran and in which surah they occur. According to the Hanafi school, there are 14 verses across the Quran requiring this prostration when recited or heard attentively.

Which surahs have sajdah? Here is the full list according to Hanafi fiqh:

  1. Surah Al-A’raf (7:206)
  2. Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:15)
  3. Surah An-Nahl (16:50)
  4. Surah Al-Isra (17:109)
  5. Surah Maryam (19:58)
  6. Surah Al-Hajj (22:18)
  7. Surah Al-Hajj (22:77)
  8. Surah Al-Furqan (25:60)
  9. Surah An-Naml (27:26)
  10. Surah As-Sajdah (32:15)
  11. Surah Sad (38:24)
  12. Surah Fussilat (41:38)
  13. Surah An-Najm (53:62)
  14. Surah Al-Alaq (96:19)

Importance of Surah Sajdah

Recognizing why this chapter matters helps its lessons stick. A few consistent reasons explain why scholars and everyday readers return to Surah Sajdah often.

  • It confirms the Quran’s divine origin directly in its opening verses.
  • It describes human creation in stages, reinforcing reflection on our own origins.
  • It highlights the difference between sincere believers and those who remain heedless.
  • It carries a recommended prostration, physically connecting belief to humble action.

Benefits of Reading Surah Sajdah

Regular recitation and reflection bring practical benefits rooted in the surah’s actual content. These outcomes come from engaging with the meaning, not simply performing the prostration out of habit.

  • It builds humility through the physical act of prostration during recitation.
  • It strengthens reflection on human origin and purpose, reducing arrogance and pride.
  • It reinforces consistency in worship, since the surah praises those who remain steady through the night.
  • It sharpens awareness of accountability, contrasting the outcomes of belief and heedlessness clearly.

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Qur’an References from Surah Sajdah

Reading the actual verses always teaches more than a summary. Below are two verses from this chapter, with short meanings and direct links for further study.

Surah As-Sajdah, Ayah 15 Transliteration: Innamaa yu’minu bi aayaatinal ladheena izaa dhukkiroo bihaa kharroo sujjadaa Meaning: “Only those believe in Our verses who, when reminded of them, fall down in prostration.”  Read on Alim.org

Surah As-Sajdah, Ayah 17 Transliteration: Falaa ta’lamu nafsun maa ukhfiya lahum min qurrati a’yun Meaning: “No soul knows what has been hidden for them of comfort as reward for what they used to do.”  Read on Alim.org

Hadith References

Hadith narrations add practical detail to the surah’s message about prostration and steadfast worship. Below are two authentic references connected directly to these themes.

Sunan an-Nasa’i A narration describing the Prophet’s habit of reciting Surah As-Sajdah during Fajr prayer on Fridays, confirming its regular place in his worship routine.  Sunan an-Nasa’i on Sunnah.com

Sunan Ibn Majah A hadith explaining the reward tied to performing prostration during Quran recitation, directly matching the practice described in this surah’s fifteenth verse.  Sunan Ibn Majah on Sunnah.com

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A Quick Overview Table

DetailInformation
Surah NameSurah As-Sajdah
Number32nd Surah
Total Verses30
Place of RevelationMakkah
Juz21
Main ThemesCreation, Prostration, Accountability

Recommended Fiqh Reading

For readers wanting deeper classical grounding on prostration rulings and broader fiqh topics, two Hanafi titles worth locating in libraries or trusted archives are:

  • Sharh al-Wiqayah by Sadr al-Shari’a al-Mahbubi
  • Al-Muhit al-Burhani by Ibn Mazah al-Bukhari

Both remain standard references for students studying detailed Hanafi rulings, including those on Sajdah al-Tilawah.

Where Else to Learn and Ask Questions

Questions naturally come up after learning about prostration rules, and outside input helps clarify doubts. The Islamic Teachings Forum lets you post specific questions and read responses from experienced community members.

For verified religious rulings, IslamQA offers a searchable archive answered by qualified scholars, especially useful for detailed questions about when and how to perform Sajdah al-Tilawah correctly.

For broader background, the Wikipedia entry on prostration in Islam explains its wider religious significance, while the Britannica overview of Quranic recitation practices covers how such verses fit into worship traditions.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Surah Sajdah about?

It confirms the Quran’s divine origin, describes stages of human creation, and highlights the difference between sincere believers and those who remain heedless.

How many verses does Surah As-Sajdah contain?

Surah As-Sajdah contains 30 verses. It is the 32nd chapter of the Quran, revealed in Makkah before the migration to Madinah.

Which surahs have sajdah in the Quran?

Fourteen verses across the Quran require prostration according to Hanafi fiqh, found in surahs including Al-A’raf, Ar-Ra’d, Maryam, Sajdah, and Al-Alaq, among others.

Can I find a reliable surah sajdah pdf for study?

Yes, many trusted Quran platforms and Islamic archives offer downloadable PDF copies with Arabic text, transliteration, and translation for personal study.

Do I need wudu to perform Sajdah al-Tilawah?

Most scholars recommend having wudu before this prostration, similar to regular prayer, though views vary slightly, so checking a trusted fiqh source helps.

Final Thoughts

Surah Sajdah turns belief into a physical response, not just a mental agreement. Its message about creation, accountability, and humility stays relevant long after the recitation ends. Read this chapter slowly, and let its call to bow shape how you carry gratitude through daily life.

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