Dua #226•Hasan (Albani). Tirmidhi: 580

Night Prostration Dua - Sajdah in Tahajjud

Sujood DuaTilawah DuaSalah AdhkarNight PrayerMasnun Dua

At night, when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) read verses of prostration, he would prostrate and say:

#226

سَجَدَ وَجْهِيَ لِلَّذِي خَلَقَهُ، وَشَقَّ سَمْعَهُ وَبَصَرَهُ بِحَوْلِهِ وَقُوَّتِهِ

Transliteration

Sajada wajhiya lilladhee khalaqahu, wa shaqqa sam'a-hu wa basarahu bi hawlihi wa quwwatih

Translation

I have prostrated my face to the One Who created it, and gave it hearing and sight by His might and His power.

Benefits & Virtues

When you say this sajdah dua in tahajjud, you remember how powerful Allah is. It brings forgiveness. Your night prayer becomes more special with true Iman and Barakah.

In tahajjud sujood, this dua reminds Muslims of Allah's might.
Masnoon dua in prostration brings you close to Allah with Barakah.
At night, Muslims seek forgiveness and mercy through tahajjud prayer.
In sujood, this powerful dua is how you thank Allah for ears and eyes.
Say this dua in arabic or english during night prayer - success comes in both worlds.
When to Recite Sajdah Dua for Night Recitation

Common Questions

In prostration, you can say waj`alhā lī `indaka dhukhra wa taqabbal'hā minnī kamā taqabbal'tahā min `abdika Dāwūd. This is how Muslims ask Allah for reward during muslim prayer and islamic dua.

In sujood during islamic prayers, say Subhaanaka Allaahumma Rabbanaa wa bihamdika Allaahummaghfir lee. You praise Allah and ask for forgiveness. This makes your dua in sujood complete.

Sitting between two prostrations in namaz dua? Ask Allah for forgiveness, mercy, guidance, support, protection, provision, and elevation. Taught in masnun duas and powerful dua.

In muslim prayer, sajda improves brain activity and mental health. Five times a day prostration in islamic prayer keeps your mind active. Supports emotional wellbeing too.

Prostration in islam uses seven points: forehead with nose, two hands, two knees, two sets of toes. All touch the ground in every muslim prayer.