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Quran Maqasid

سُجُود

سجود in the Quran

Meaning: the prostration

سجود occurs 6 times in 6 verses across 5 surahs of the Quran. Below is every verse with its translation. Tap any word to see its meaning.

Occurrences
6
Verses
6
Surahs
5

سُجُود

Noun · 6 times

Meaning: the prostration · Also translated as: prostrate, and those who prostrate, those who prostrate

Forms in the Quran

  • ٱلسُّجُودِ ×6

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:

المفردات في غريب القرآن — الراغب الأصفهاني

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؛…

عمدة الحفاظ في تفسير أشرف الألفاظ — السمين الحلبي
The full entries on the root س ج د

Verses with سجود

Verses 1–6 of 6

  1. Each word opens its meaning.

    Remember We made the House A place of assembly for men And a place of safety; And take ye the Station Of Abraham as a place Of prayer; and We covenanted With Abraham and Ismā’īl, That they should sanctify My House for those who Compass it round, or use it As a retreat, or bow, or Prostrate themselves (therein In prayer).

    Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 2:125
  2. Each word opens its meaning.

    Behold! We gave the site, To Abraham, of the (Sacred) House, (Saying): "Associate not anything (In worship) with Me; And sanctify My House For those who compass it round, Or stand up, Or bow, or prostrate themselves (Therein in prayer).

    Surah Al-Hajj, verse 22:26
  3. Each word opens its meaning.

    Muhammad is the Apostle Of God; and those who are With him are strong Against Unbelievers, (but) Compassionate amongst each other. Thou wilt see them bow And prostrate themselves (In prayer), seeking Grace From God and (His) Good Pleasure. On their faces are their Marks, (being) the traces Of their prostration. This is their similitude In the Taurāt; And their similitude In the Gospel is: Like a seed which sends Forth its blade, then Makes it strong; it then Becomes thick, and it stands On its own stem, (filling) The sowers with wonder And delight. As a result, It fills the Unbelievers With rage at them. God has promised those Among them who believe And do righteous deeds Forgiveness, And a great Reward.

    Surah Al-Fath, verse 48:29
  4. Each word opens its meaning.

    And during part Of the night, (also,) Celebrate His praises, And (so likewise) After the postures Of adoration.

    Surah Qaf, verse 50:40
  5. Each word opens its meaning.

    The Day that the Shin Shall be laid bare, And they shall be summoned To bow in adoration, But they shall not be able,—

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:42
  6. Each word opens its meaning.

    Their eyes will be Cast down,—ignominy will Cover them; seeing that They had been summoned Aforetime to bow in adoration, While they were whole, (And had refused).

    Surah Al-Qalam, verse 68:43