Sajdah Tilaawah from a recording?
Question
Pls advise if you hear an ayaat of Sajda e tilawat on radio or tape recorder
Is it waajib to make sajda for that
Answer
No. Sajdah Tilawah does not become compulsory by listening to a pre-recorded recitation of the Qur’an. (Ahsanul Fatawa)
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Source: Jamiatul Ulama KZN — https://jamiat.org.za/sajdah-tilaawah-from-a-recording/
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