📝 Section 19: Conclusion

Sujūd al-Tilāwah is a beautiful symbol of how Muslims engage with the divine message not just through reading, but through physical submission. It is a living act of worship that:

Reflects the humility of the believer,

Revives the Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ,

Strengthens one’s relationship with the Qur’an,

Brings immense spiritual reward,

And reawakens the heart to the majesty of Allah's speech.

Every verse of Sajdah is a call from Allah:

 “Will you now fall in prostration?”

Let us answer with sincerity, obedience, and reverence.

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