سَجَدَ
Verb · 35 timesMeaning: Prostrate · Also translated as: prostrating
Forms in the Quran
- ٱسْجُدُوا۟ ×6
- فَسَجَدُوٓا۟ ×5
- يَسْجُدُونَ ×4
- يَسْجُدُ ×3
- تَسْجُدَ ×2
- فَسَجَدَ ×2
- وَٱسْجُدُوا۟ ×2
- وَٱسْجُدِى ×1
سَجَدَ
سجد in the Quran
Meaning: Prostrate
سجد occurs 35 times in 27 verses across 20 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.
- Occurrences
- 35
- Verses
- 27
- Surahs
- 20
- Root
- س ج د
Its root in the classical dictionaries
السجود أصله: التطامن والتذلل، وجعل ذلك عبارة عن التذلل لله وعبادته، وهو عام في الإنسان، والحيوانات، والجمادات، وذلك ضربان: سجود باختيار، وليس ذلك إلا للإنسان، وبه يستحق الثواب، نحو قوله:
قوله تعالى: ﴿ولله يسجد من في السموات﴾ [الرعد: 15] أصل السجود الخضوع والتذلل وخص ذلك شرعا بعبادة الله؛ فلا يجوز السجود لغير الله تعالى والملل مختلفة في ذلك. فأما السجود، على سبيل العبادة، فلا يجوز في مثلة من الملل، وأما على سبيل التعظيم كسجود الملائكة لآدم، وإخوة يوسف لأخيهم، فهذا محل الخلاف. على أن من الناس من قال؛…
Verses with سجد
Verses 1–20 of 27
- Each word opens its meaning.
And behold, We said to the angels: "Bow down to Adam: "and they bowed down: Not so Iblīs: he refused and was haughty: He was of those who reject Faith.
Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:34 - Each word opens its meaning.
"O Mary! worship Thy Lord devoutly: Prostrate thyself, And bow down (in prayer) With those who bow down."
Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:43 - Each word opens its meaning.
Not all of them are alike: Of the People of the Book Are a portion that stand (For the right); they rehearse The Signs of God all night long, And they prostrate themselves In adoration.
Surah Ali 'Imran, verse 3:113 - Each word opens its meaning.
When thou (O Apostle) Art with them, and standest To lead them in prayer, Let one party of them Stand up (in prayer) with thee, Taking their arms with them: When they finish Their prostrations, let them Take their position in the rear. And let the other party come up Which hath not yet prayed— And let them pray with thee, Taking all precautions, And bearing arms: The Unbelievers wish, If ye were negligent Of your arms and your baggage, To assault you in a single rush. But there is no blame on you If ye put away your arms Because of the inconvenience Of rain or because ye are ill; But take (every) precaution For yourselves. For the Unbelievers God hath prepared A humiliating punishment.
Surah An-Nisa, verse 4:102 - Each word opens its meaning.
It is We Who created you And gave you shape; Then We bade the angels Bow down to Adam, and they Bowed down; not so Iblīs; He refused to be of those Who bow down.
Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:11 - Each word opens its meaning.
(God) said: "What prevented Thee from bowing down When I commanded thee?" He said: "I am better Than he: Thou didst create Me from fire, and him from clay."
Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:12 - Each word opens its meaning.
Those who are near To thy Lord, disdain not To do Him worship: They celebrate His praises, And bow down before Him.
Surah Al-A'raf, verse 7:206 - Each word opens its meaning.
Whatever beings there are In the heavens and the earth Do prostrate themselves to God (Acknowledging subjection),—with good-will Or in spite of themselves: So do their shadows In the mornings and evenings.
Surah Ar-Ra'd, verse 13:15 - Each word opens its meaning.
So the angels prostrated themselves, All of them together:
Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:30 - Each word opens its meaning.
(Iblīs) said: "I am not one To prostrate myself to man, Whom Thou didst create From sounding clay, from mud Moulded into shape."
Surah Al-Hijr, verse 15:33 - Each word opens its meaning.
And to God doth obeisance All that is in the heavens And on earth, whether Moving (living) creatures Or the angels: for none Are arrogant (before their Lord).
Surah An-Nahl, verse 16:49 - Each word opens its meaning.
Behold! We said to the angels: "Bow down unto Adam": They bowed down except Iblīs He said, "Shall I bow down To one whom Thou didst create From clay?"
Surah Al-Isra, verse 17:61 - Each word opens its meaning.
Behold! We said To the angels, "Bow down To Adam": they bowed down Except Iblīs. He was One of the Jinns, and he Broke the Command Of his Lord. Will ye then take him And his progeny as protectors Rather than Me? And they Are enemies to you! Evil would be the exchange For the wrong-doers!
Surah Al-Kahf, verse 18:50 - Each word opens its meaning.
When We said to the angels, "Prostrate yourselves to Adam", They prostrated themselves, but not Iblīs: he refused.
Surah Taha, verse 20:116 - Each word opens its meaning.
Seest thou not that To God bow down in worship All things that are In the heavens and on earth,— The sun, the moon, the stars; The hills, the trees, the animals; And a great number among Mankind? But a great number Are (also) such as are Fit for Punishment: and such As God shall disgrace, None can raise to honour: For God carries out All that He wills.
Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:18 - Each word opens its meaning.
O ye who believe! Bow down, prostrate yourselves, And adore your Lord; And do good; That ye may prosper.
Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:77 - Each word opens its meaning.
When it is said to them, "Adore ye (God) Most Gracious!", They say, "And what is (God) Most Gracious? Shall we adore That which thou commandest us?" And it increases their flight (From the Truth).
Surah Al-Furqan, verse 25:60 - Each word opens its meaning.
"I found her and her people Worshipping the sun besides God: Satan has made their deeds Seem pleasing in their eyes, And has kept them away From the Path,—so They receive no guidance,—
Surah An-Naml, verse 27:24 - Each word opens its meaning.
"(Kept them away from the Path), That they should not worship God, Who brings to light What is hidden in the heavens And the earth, and knows What ye hide and what Ye reveal.
Surah An-Naml, verse 27:25 - Each word opens its meaning.
So the angels prostrated themselves, All of them together:
Surah Sad, verse 38:73