Day 25: 30 Days Excellence Challenge
Tajweed Rule of the Day:
Introduction to Sajdah Tilawah (سجدة التلاوة):
Sajdah Tilawah is a prostration of recitation performed when reciting or listening to specific verses in the Quran where prostration is recommended. These verses are marked in the Mushaf with a symbol: ۩. There are 15 verses in the Quran where Sajdah Tilawah is prescribed.
Examples of Sajdah Tilawah Verses:
Surah Al-A’raf (7:206):
إِنَّ الَّذِينَ عِندَ رَبِّكَ لَا يَسْتَكْبِرُونَ عَنْ عِبَادَتِهِ وَيُسَبِّحُونَهُ وَلَهُ يَسْجُدُونَ ۩
"Indeed, those who are near your Lord are not prevented by arrogance from His worship, and they exalt Him, and to Him they prostrate."
Surah Ar-Ra’d (13:15):
وَلِلَّهِ يَسْجُدُ مَن فِي السَّمَاوَاتِ وَالْأَرْضِ طَوْعًا وَكَرْهًا وَظِلَالُهُم بِالْغُدُوِّ وَالْآصَالِ ۩
"And to Allah prostrates whoever is within the heavens and the earth, willingly or by compulsion, and their shadows [as well] in the mornings and the afternoons."
Today’s Goal:
Recite Juz 25 and pay attention to any verses marked with the Sajdah Tilawah symbol (۩). If you encounter such a verse, pause and reflect on its significance.
Reflection:
How does the act of Sajdah Tilawah deepen your connection with the Quran? Reflect on the humility and submission it represents in your relationship with Allah.
Meet a Qari of the Day:
Today’s Qari is Sheikh Waleed Ash Shamsan has also recently been appointed as an imam at Masjid Al Haram. With a background in Islamic studies and Quran recitation, he has quickly become a respected figure at the Grand Mosque. His sermons focus on spiritual uplifted and practical religious advice for Muslims in modern society.
Listen to his recitation here:
Pay attention to how he recites the verses of Sajdah Tilawah with reverence.
Share Your Progress:
Post a screenshot of your marked Quran or share a short audio clip of your recitation using the hashtag #30DaysExcellenceChallenge. Let’s inspire each other to grow in excellence!
