Darul Ifta Ibn Masood

Feeling firmness of the ground in Sajdah

· 4 Rabiʻ I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Do I have to press my head down to feel the firmness of the ground every time I make Sajdah. Or, do I just have to confirm that this occurs with the Musallah once, and afterwards, I don’t have to press my head down to that extent every single time.

Do I have to press my hands down during sajdah to feel the firmness of the ground every single time sajdah is made?

Answer

Yes, you will be required to press your forehead on the ground until the firmness of the ground is felt, each time you make Sajdah. It will not be necessary for you to press your hands down to feel the firmness of the ground [Re: Fataawa Uthmaniyyah Vol:2 Pg:86]

Answered by
Maulana Ahmed Saeed
Checked & approved by
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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