Ayat e Sajda (Verse of Prostration)

The Ayat e Sajda (Verses of Prostration) are specific verses in the Quran that require Muslims to prostrate in prayer when recited. Here is the second Ayat e Sajda found in Surah Al-Nahl:

Arabic Script

فَمَن يُرِدِ اللَّهُ أَن يَهْدِيَهُ يَشْرَحْ صَدْرَهُ لِلْإِسْلَامِ ۖ وَمَن يُرِدْ أَن يُضِلَّهُ يَجْعَلْ صَدْرَهُ ضَيِّقًا حَرَجًا كَأَنَّمَا يَصَّعَّدُ فِي السَّمَاءِ ۚ كَذَٰلِكَ يَجْعَلُ اللَّهُ الرِّجْسَ عَلَى الَّذِينَ لَا يُؤْمِنُونَ

 

Roman Transliteration

Famani yuridillahu an yahdiyah yashrah sadrahu lil-Islam. Wamani yurid an yudillah yaj‘al sadrahu dayyiqan harajan ka’annama yassa‘addu fis-samaa’. Kadalika yaj‘alullahu ar-rijsa ‘alal-ladheena la yu’minoon.

English Translation

“So, whoever Allah wants to guide, He expands his chest to [contain] Islam. And whoever He wants to leave astray, He makes his chest tight and constricted as though he were climbing into the sky. Thus, Allah places defilement upon those who do not believe.”

Surah

An-Nahl (Chapter 16)

Juz

14th Juz

Tafseer

This verse highlights the role of Allah in guiding individuals towards Islam. It emphasizes that guidance comes from Allah and that those whom He wishes to guide have their hearts expanded towards accepting and embracing Islam. Conversely, those whom Allah allows to stray have their hearts constricted, making it difficult for them to accept the truth. It serves as a reminder of Allah’s sovereignty in matters of guidance and misguidance.

Reflection

This verse highlights the role of Allah in guiding individuals towards Islam. It serves as a reminder that true guidance comes from Allah, and those whom He guides have their hearts expanded towards accepting and embracing Islam.

May Allah bless us all.

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Shabana Mukhtar