226. Sajdah Dua for night recitation
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) recited the verses of prostration at night, he would go in prostration and say:
Sajdah Dua for night recitation in Arabic
سَجَدَ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي خَلَقَهُ، وَشَقَّ سَمْعَهُ وَبَصَرَهُ بِحَوْلِهِ وَقُوَّتِهِ
Sajdah Dua for night recitation English Transliteration
Sajada wajhiya lilladhee khalaqahu, wa shaqqa sam'a-hu wa basarahu bi hawlihi wa quwwatih
Sajdah Dua for night recitation English Translation
I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it, and gave it hearing and sight by His might and His power.
Hadith about the Dua
Arabic Text
حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدُ بْنُ بَشَّارٍ، حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ الْوَهَّابِ الثَّقَفِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا خَالِدٌ الْحَذَّاءُ، عَنْ أَبِي الْعَالِيَةِ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم يَقُولُ فِي سُجُودِ الْقُرْآنِ بِاللَّيْلِ " سَجَدَ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي خَلَقَهُ وَشَقَّ سَمْعَهُ وَبَصَرَهُ بِحَوْلِهِ وَقُوَّتِهِ " . قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ صَحِيحٌ .
Aisha narrated: "When the Messenger of Allah would prostrate (for recitation of) the Qur'an, he would say: (Sajada wajhiya lilladhi khalaqahu wa shaqqa sam'ahu wa basarahu bihawlihi wa quwwatihi.) (I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it, and made its hearing and vision, though His ability and power.)" [Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 580]
Benefits of Sajdah Dua for Night Recitation
This sajdah dua for sujood in tahajjud prayer helps a Muslim remember Allah’s power, brings forgiveness, and makes night prayer more special with true Iman and Barakah in every prostration.
- Allah’s might is remembered when muslims use this dua for sujood in tahajjud.
- Prostration in islam with this masnoon dua brings Barakah and closeness to Allah.
- Tahajjud prayer becomes a way for muslims to seek forgiveness and mercy at night.
- This powerful dua in sujood helps a believer thank Allah for hearing and sight.
- Night prayer with this dua in english or arabic brings success in both worlds.
When to Recite Sajdah Dua for Night Recitation
This sajdah dua for night recitation is said in tahajjud prayer, showing thanks to Allah for creating you and giving you hearing and sight, filling your night prayer with Barakah and strong Iman.
- In tahajjud prayer, use this dua for sujood while making prostration in islam.
- After finishing your night prayer, whisper this sujood dua for Allah’s power and mercy.
- When you wake up for night salah, recite this dua in sujood to thank Allah for His gifts.
- During long qiyam in tahajjud, make this dua for forgiveness and success in your amal.
- If you teach kids tahajjud dua, show them this namaz ki dua for their night salah.
How to perform Sajdah Dua for night recitation
This dua for sujood is recited during tahajjud or night prayer, showing thanks to Allah for creating us and giving us hearing and sight. It is a simple masnoon dua that brings Barakah and keeps your Iman strong in night prayer.
- After going into sujood in tahajjud prayer, say this dua for sujood with full heart.
- When you feel close to Allah in night prayer, recite this sujood dua and think of His power.
- If you wake up for tahajjud, use this dua in sujood to thank Allah for His gifts and mercy.
- While teaching kids about night prayer, help them learn this dua for sujood in simple words.
- Before rising from prostration, finish your dua for sujood and ask Allah for forgiveness.
Summary
The sajdah dua for night recitation is a special dua for sujood said in tahajjud prayer. In this dua, a Muslim puts their face on the ground and says Allah made us, gave us hearing and sight, all by His power. This is a masnoon dua found in Tirmidhi and is used in night prayer.
This dua in sujood reminds us of Allah’s might and how He gives us everything. When Muslims do prostration in islam, saying this dua after salah or during tahajjud brings more Barakah and helps our Iman grow. It is a powerful dua for forgiveness and success in every muslim prayer.