Overview - Surah 32: as-Sajdah (The Prostration)
The Surah discusses some of the doubts and arguments of the non-believers against the principles of Tawhid, Risalah and Akhirah. It invites human beings to think and reflect on their own selves and on the nature surrounding them. Every thing points that there is a Wise and Powerful Creator for this universe. He has not created all this phenomenon in vain. The creation has a purpose.
Sections:
- The Qur'an is from the Lord of the Worlds. Allah created this whole universe. He created human beings, but some human beings deny the resurrection.
- The difference between the Believers and non-Believers.
- The Mission of Prophet Moses - peace be upon him. Take lessons from the history of other nations. Signs of resurrection in nature.
Surah as-Sajdah [The Prostration] has an Ayat of prostration (32:15) [which entails an act of prostration after its recital]. There are 15 places of prostration in the Mushaf. In the 15th Ayat of Surah as-Sajdah [The Prostration], there is a place of Sajdah [prostration] and this Ayat has 15 words.
There are 30 Ayat in this Surah.
Overview
| Total Ayat | 30 |
| Total Words * | 372 |
| Root Words * | 139 |
| Unique Root Words * | 1 |
| Makki / Madani | Makki |
| Chronological Order* | 75th (according to Ibn Abbas) |
| Year of Revelation* | 12th year of Prophethood |
| Events during/before this Surah*
2nd Pledge of Aqabah, 1st Pledge of Aqabah, Death of Abu Talib - Death of Khadijah - Stoning at Ta'if - al-Isra wal Mi'raj - Night Journey, Boycott of Banu Hashim Yr 3, Boycott of Banu Hashim Yr 2, Boycott of Banu Hashim Yr 1, 2nd Migration to Abyssinia, Physical beating and torture of some Muslims - 1st Migration of Muslims to Abyssinia, Public Invitation to Islam - Persecution of Muslims; antagonism - ridicule - derision - accusation - abuse and false propaganda., Revelation begins - Private Invitation to Islam , Revelation begins - Private Invitation to Islam , Revelation begins - Private Invitation to Islam
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| Events during/after still to occur*
,Migration from Makkah to Madinah - Building of Masjid Nabi in Madinah - Treaty with Jews of Madinah - Marriage of Prophet to Aishah,Change of Qiblah from Jerusalem to Makkah - Battle of Badr,Battle of Uhud,,Battle of Ahzab - Expedition of Banu Quraydhah,Treaty of Hudaiybiyah - Letters to Kings and Rulers,,Conquest of Makkah - Battle of Hunain,Hajj led by Abu Bakr - Expedition of Tabuk,Farewell Hajj by Prophet - Death of Prophet - End of Divine Revelation
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| Names of Prophets Mentioned
Musa
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| Surah Index
God (a day for Him is ) (a thousand human years), God (knows that beyond comprehension) , Angels, Children (of Israel) , Death, Earth, Hell, Humankind (creation of) (from clay), Jinn, Judgement (Day) , Moses, Prayer (prostration) , Prayer (times of day of) , Pregnancy, Resurrection (Day) , Resurrection (of soul) , Revelation, Torah, Weather (rain)
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The main theme of the Surah is to remove the doubts of the people concerning Monotheism (Tawhid), the Hereafter, the Prophethood and to invite them to all these three realities. The disbelievers of Makkah when they talked of the Prophet in private would say to one another ‘This person is forging something very strange, sometimes he gives news of what will happen after death. He says: ‘When you have become dust you will be called to render your accounts and there will be Hell and Heaven.’ Sometimes he says: ‘These gods and goddesses and saints are nonentities: One God alone is the Deity.’ And sometimes he says: ‘The discourses which I recite are not my own but God’s Word. All these are strange things which he presents.’ The answer to these doubts and misgivings forms the theme and subject matter of this Surah.
There are 15 places of prostration in the Mushaf. In the 15th Ayat of Surah as-Sajdah [The Prostration], there is a place of Sajdah [prostration]. The places of prostration in the Mushaf are:
1. Surah al-A'raaf (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-Sajda (32:15)
11.Surah Saad (38:24)
12.Surah Fussilat (41:38)
13.Surah an-Najm (53:62)
14.Surah al-Inshiqaq (84:21)
15.Surah al-Alaq (96:19)
Manuscripts / Inscriptions
18th Century
18th Century
1st Century Hijrah (7th Century CE)
1st Century Hijrah (7th Century CE)
1300-1500 AD
1300–1350 AD
1300–1350 AD
- Surah 29, 30, 31 and 32 all begin with ALIF-LAM-MEEM - The same huruf muqatiat [disjointed letters]
- The Messenger of Allah [saw] would recite Surah as-Sajdah [32] in the first rak'ah of Fajr Salah on Fridays. He would recite Surah al-Insan [76] in the second rak'ah. [Saheeh Muslim]
- Jabir ibn Abdullah reports that the Messenger of Allah [saw] would not sleep until He had recited Surah as-Sajdah [32] and Surah al-Mulk [67].
Total Word Count per Ayat (shows how many words per Ayat) = 1* | ||
| # | Root Word | Frequency in Surah | Frequency in Qur'an |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | ك و ن | 11 | 1390 |
| 2. | ر ب ب | 10 | 980 |
| 3. | ٱلَّذِى | 8 | 1464 |
| 4. | ق و ل | 7 | 1722 |
| 5. | ه د ي | 5 | 316 |
| 6. | ي و م | 5 | 405 |
| 7. | ع م ل | 5 | 360 |
| 8. | خ ل ق | 4 | 261 |
| 9. | أ ر ض | 4 | 461 |
| 10. | إِلَىٰ | 4 | 742 |
| Root Word | Frequency in Surah |
Frequency in Qur'an |
|---|---|---|
| ك و ن | 11 | 1390 |
| ر ب ب | 10 | 980 |
| ٱلَّذِى | 8 | 1464 |
| ق و ل | 7 | 1722 |
| ه د ي | 5 | 316 |
| ي و م | 5 | 405 |
| ع م ل | 5 | 360 |
| خ ل ق | 4 | 261 |
| أ ر ض | 4 | 461 |
| إِلَىٰ | 4 | 742 |
From the style of the Surah it appears that it was sent down during the early-middle Makkah period. This is due to little reference of the severity of the persecution and tyranny which one finds in the Surahs sent down in the later stages.
- The Qur'an is beyond all doubts and is sent to warn those people to whom no Warner has come before.
- On the Day of Judgement, the disbelievers shall believe but that belief will be of no benefit to them.
- There are 15 places of prostration in the Mushaf. In the 15th Ayat of Surah as-Sajdah [The Prostration], there is a place of Sajdah [prostration] and this Ayat has 15 words.
- There is a special reward for those who forsake their beds and invoke their Rabb with fear and hope, and spend in charity.
Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, said that the Messenger of Allah said: «قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالى: أَعْدَدْتُ لِعِبَادِي الصَّالِحِينَ مَا لَا عَيْنٌ رَأَتْ، وَلَا أُذُنٌ سَمِعَتْ، وَلَا خَطَرَ عَلى قَلْبِ بَشَر» Allah says: "I have prepared for My righteous servants what no eye has seen, no ear has heard, and it has never crossed the mind of man.'') Abu Hurayrah said: "Recite, if you wish:فَلاَ تَعْلَمُ نَفْسٌ مَّآ أُخْفِىَ لَهُم مِّن قُرَّةِ أَعْيُنٍ "No person knows what is kept hidden for them of delights of eyes." It was also recorded by Muslim and At-Tirmidhi. At-Tirmidhi said, "It is Hasan Sahih.''
In another version of Bukhari: «وَلَا خَطَرَ عَلَى قَلْبِ بَشَرٍ، ذُخْرًا مِنْ بَلْهِ مَا أُطْلِعْتُمْ عَلَيْه» "and no body has ever even imagined of. All that is reserved, besides which, all that you have seen is nothing.''
It was also reported from Abu Hurayrah, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet said:«مَنْ يَدْخُلِ الْجَنَّةَ يَنْعَمْ لَا يَبْأَسْ، لَا تَبْلَى ثِيَابُهُ، وَلَا يَفْنَى شَبَابُهُ، فِي الْجَنَّةِ مَا لَا عَيْنٌ رَأَتْ، وَلَا أُذُنٌ سَمِعَتْ، وَلَا خَطَرَ عَلى قَلْبِ بَشَر»"Whoever enters Paradise, will enjoy a life of luxury and never feel deprivation, his clothes will never wear out, his youth will never fade. In Paradise there is what no eye has ever seen, no ear has ever heard, and has never crossed the mind of man." This was recorded by Muslim.
- The Qur'an is similar to the Book which was given to the Prophet Musa (Moses).
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Overview (Verses 1 - 3) Dispelling All Doubt Alif. Lām. Mīm. The revelation of this Book comes, beyond any doubt, from the Lord of all the worlds-. Do they say: ‘He has invented it?’ It is indeed the truth from your Lord, so that you may warn a community to whom no warner has come before you, and that they may be guided. (Verses 1-3) The three separate letters the sūrah begins with were well known to the Arabs who were the first to be addressed by the Qur’ān. They knew what speech they could compose of them and their like. They knew full well the great difference between their composition and this Qur’ān. It is a wide gulf recognized by any speech expert and anyone who practises putting ideas and meanings into words and sentences. Such a person realizes that the Qur’ānic text has an inherent, subtle power that makes it particularly effective as it addresses people’s hearts and minds. No human composition can have any similar effect. This is a fact that cannot be denied. A listener to the Qur’ān will definitely recognize it and interact with it, to the exclusion of all other speech, even though he might not know that what he is listening to is the Qur’ān. Numerous are the examples people of all sorts have experienced, confirming this fact. “The revelation of this Book comes, beyond any doubt, from the Lord of all the worlds.” (Verse 2) This is a fact no one can deny. All doubt is negated in the middle of the sentence, because this is the essence of the question, and the point the verse wants to make. That it is preceded by the separate letters puts the doubters face to face with the indisputable fact. This book is composed of the like of such letters which they know, yet its construction is superior in every way. They do not deny that superiority in practice, or when they apply any recognized standards of judging speech. Every verse, and every sūrah, radiates with the subtle and powerful element that gives the Qur’ān its unique character. All people are powerfully influenced by it once they open their hearts and minds to receive its message. Indeed, this phenomenon is more clearly felt the greater the user’s education and knowledge of the universe and what it contains. Indeed, the Qur’ān does not just impart a vague momentary effect on people’s spiritual feelings. It is rather a permanent and lasting impression that the listener and reader receive. Undoubtedly, though, the import, rhythm and concepts of its verses increases the greater the recipient’s knowledge and education, provided that his nature is pure, uncorrupted by personal prejudice or desire. This makes it clear that this Qur’ān is of no human being’s composition, and that it is revealed by the Lord of all the worlds. “Do they say: He has invented it?” (Verse 3) They said it in fact as they stubbornly rejected the divine message. Yet the sūrah puts their statement in the form of a rhetorical question that indicates amazement that such a claim should ever be uttered. Everything in Muhammad’s history in their midst contradicts their false accusation. Besides, the very nature of the Qur’ān shows it to be false, leaving no room for doubt. “It is indeed the truth from your Lord.” (Verse 3) Its very essence is in complete agreement with nature and what it contains of everlasting truth, as also with what the universe contains of truth. Indeed the truth is reflected in the very nature of the universe, its harmony, consistent and comprehensive system, in the absence of contradiction or collision between its component parts, and in the mutual complementarity of all these. It is the truth, as it rightly expresses the natural laws of the universe as though it was their own verbal expression. It is the truth, as it ensures the existence of a strong link between those who accept its way of life and the universe in which they live. It establishes peace, understanding and cooperation between them and all universal forces. Such believers live in an atmosphere of friendliness with the great expanse that is the universe. That it is the truth is beyond doubt, as human nature responds to its address with ease, repose and affability. Because it is the truth, it allows no contradiction or division when it lays down a complete constitution for human life, taking into account all the resources, talents, desires, needs and requirements of human nature, as well as what may affect it of weakness and shortcomings. It is the truth that does not cause injustice to anyone in this life or the life to come. Indeed it does no injustice to any type of personal ability, power, idea, or action so as to prevent it from taking effect or working naturally, as long as it is in harmony with the great universal truth. “It is indeed the truth from your Lord.” (Verse 3) It does not come from you, but from your Lord who is the Lord of all the worlds. That the verse uses the formula ‘your Lord’ is meant as an honour to the Prophet whom the unbelievers accused of inventing the Qur’ān. It makes clear the close relationship he has with the Lord of the universe. This is the best answer to their wicked accusations. Such an honour and closeness confirm the certainty of the source of revelation, its sound reception, honest and correct delivery. “So that you may warn a community to whom no warner has come before you, and that they may be guided.” (Verse 3) The Arabs to whom the Prophet Muhammad was sent had not been sent any messenger before him. History does not know of any Arab messenger of God between Ishmael, the first grandfather of the Arabs, and Muhammad (peace be upon them both). God bestowed this book on him so that he could warn them and that they may be guided.’ It is hoped that contemporary Arabs would be guided with this book which contains the truth that addresses hearts, minds, souls and nature. |
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الطبري - جامع البيان
ابن كثير - تفسير القرآن العظيم
القرطبي - الجامع لأحكام
البغوي - معالم التنزيل
ابن أبي حاتم الرازي - تفسير القرآن
ابن عاشور - التحرير والتنوير
ابن القيم - تفسير ابن قيّم
السيوطي - الدر المنثور
الشنقيطي - أضواء البيان
ابن الجوزي - زاد المسير
الآلوسي - روح المعاني
ابن عطية - المحرر الوجيز
الرازي - مفاتيح الغيب
أبو السعود - إرشاد العقل السليم
الزمخشري - الكشاف
البقاعي - نظم الدرر
الهداية إلى بلوغ النهاية — مكي ابن أبي طالب
القاسمي - محاسن التأويل
الماوردي - النكت والعيون
السعدي - تيسير الكريم الرحمن
عبد الرحمن الثعالبي - الجواهر الحسان
السمرقندي - بحر العلوم
أبو إسحاق الثعلبي - الكشف والبيان
الشوكاني - فتح القدير
النيسابوري - التفسير البسيط
أبو حيان - البحر المحيط
البيضاوي - أنوار التنزيل
النسفي - مدارك التنزيل
ابن جُزَيّ - التسهيل لعلوم التنزيل
علي الواحدي النيسابوري - الوجيز
السيوطي - تفسير الجلالين
المختصر في التفسير — مركز تفسير
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Overview (Verses 1 - 3) Dispelling All Doubt Alif. Lām. Mīm. The revelation of this Book comes, beyond any doubt, from the Lord of all the worlds-. Do they say: ‘He has invented it?’ It is indeed the truth from your Lord, so that you may warn a community to whom no warner has come before you, and that they may be guided. (Verses 1-3) The three separate letters the sūrah begins with were well known to the Arabs who were the first to be addressed by the Qur’ān. They knew what speech they could compose of them and their like. They knew full well the great difference between their composition and this Qur’ān. It is a wide gulf recognized by any speech expert and anyone who practises putting ideas and meanings into words and sentences. Such a person realizes that the Qur’ānic text has an inherent, subtle power that makes it particularly effective as it addresses people’s hearts and minds. No human composition can have any similar effect. This is a fact that cannot be denied. A listener to the Qur’ān will definitely recognize it and interact with it, to the exclusion of all other speech, even though he might not know that what he is listening to is the Qur’ān. Numerous are the examples people of all sorts have experienced, confirming this fact. “The revelation of this Book comes, beyond any doubt, from the Lord of all the worlds.” (Verse 2) This is a fact no one can deny. All doubt is negated in the middle of the sentence, because this is the essence of the question, and the point the verse wants to make. That it is preceded by the separate letters puts the doubters face to face with the indisputable fact. This book is composed of the like of such letters which they know, yet its construction is superior in every way. They do not deny that superiority in practice, or when they apply any recognized standards of judging speech. Every verse, and every sūrah, radiates with the subtle and powerful element that gives the Qur’ān its unique character. All people are powerfully influenced by it once they open their hearts and minds to receive its message. Indeed, this phenomenon is more clearly felt the greater the user’s education and knowledge of the universe and what it contains. Indeed, the Qur’ān does not just impart a vague momentary effect on people’s spiritual feelings. It is rather a permanent and lasting impression that the listener and reader receive. Undoubtedly, though, the import, rhythm and concepts of its verses increases the greater the recipient’s knowledge and education, provided that his nature is pure, uncorrupted by personal prejudice or desire. This makes it clear that this Qur’ān is of no human being’s composition, and that it is revealed by the Lord of all the worlds. “Do they say: He has invented it?” (Verse 3) They said it in fact as they stubbornly rejected the divine message. Yet the sūrah puts their statement in the form of a rhetorical question that indicates amazement that such a claim should ever be uttered. Everything in Muhammad’s history in their midst contradicts their false accusation. Besides, the very nature of the Qur’ān shows it to be false, leaving no room for doubt. “It is indeed the truth from your Lord.” (Verse 3) Its very essence is in complete agreement with nature and what it contains of everlasting truth, as also with what the universe contains of truth. Indeed the truth is reflected in the very nature of the universe, its harmony, consistent and comprehensive system, in the absence of contradiction or collision between its component parts, and in the mutual complementarity of all these. It is the truth, as it rightly expresses the natural laws of the universe as though it was their own verbal expression. It is the truth, as it ensures the existence of a strong link between those who accept its way of life and the universe in which they live. It establishes peace, understanding and cooperation between them and all universal forces. Such believers live in an atmosphere of friendliness with the great expanse that is the universe. That it is the truth is beyond doubt, as human nature responds to its address with ease, repose and affability. Because it is the truth, it allows no contradiction or division when it lays down a complete constitution for human life, taking into account all the resources, talents, desires, needs and requirements of human nature, as well as what may affect it of weakness and shortcomings. It is the truth that does not cause injustice to anyone in this life or the life to come. Indeed it does no injustice to any type of personal ability, power, idea, or action so as to prevent it from taking effect or working naturally, as long as it is in harmony with the great universal truth. “It is indeed the truth from your Lord.” (Verse 3) It does not come from you, but from your Lord who is the Lord of all the worlds. That the verse uses the formula ‘your Lord’ is meant as an honour to the Prophet whom the unbelievers accused of inventing the Qur’ān. It makes clear the close relationship he has with the Lord of the universe. This is the best answer to their wicked accusations. Such an honour and closeness confirm the certainty of the source of revelation, its sound reception, honest and correct delivery. “So that you may warn a community to whom no warner has come before you, and that they may be guided.” (Verse 3) The Arabs to whom the Prophet Muhammad was sent had not been sent any messenger before him. History does not know of any Arab messenger of God between Ishmael, the first grandfather of the Arabs, and Muhammad (peace be upon them both). God bestowed this book on him so that he could warn them and that they may be guided.’ It is hoped that contemporary Arabs would be guided with this book which contains the truth that addresses hearts, minds, souls and nature. |
- Surah 32. As-Sajdah - Saad al Ghamidi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KbLT9XhroAg&list=PLhM2xiAUdw2cAqW_o3zZkbhJNw0bnaBZN&index=32
- Surah 32. As-Sajdah Mahmoud Khalil Al Hussary https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MOrLpMrur6k&index=32&list=PLxpAkjlGauHfMFWX22VZWOKpzjr-vH_BM
- Surah 32. As-Sajdah Muhammad Al Luhaydan https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zk9UVA_GgyI&index=32&list=PLxpAkjlGauHfKAYuQLRNAZomoezhfhRZe
- Surah 32. As-Sajdah muhammad Minshawi https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E_Pz75hi_p0&index=32&list=PLxpAkjlGauHdUcO_uc-8F8J2NUQRDZjPG
