Najafi Q&A: Prostration

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In the name of Allah, the obligatory prostration in prayer requires placing the seven parts (forehead, nose, both palms, both knees, and toes of both feet) on the ground; without this, it is not valid. As for the recommended prostration of gratitude, it is performed in two stages: first placing the forehead on the ground, then the cheeks, and then returning the forehead to the ground. It is not required to place all seven parts on the ground. It should also be noted that a person may thank Allah during his prostrations in prayer, whether in all or some of them, while keeping the seven parts on the ground; however, this is not called a prostration of gratitude but rather giving thanks during prostration. Allah is the Guide and Knower.

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In the name of Allah, it is permissible to prostrate on paper, Kleenex, or similar types of paper. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if the person prostrates on something that is not valid for prostration, believing that it is permissible, and realizes this after raising their head, they must repeat that prostration, even if the mistake was in both prostrations. They must also repeat the prayer. If they realize it during the prostration, they must move their forehead to a valid place for prostration and should not raise it. If they raise it intentionally and place it on a valid spot for prostration, their prayer becomes invalid. However, if they cannot move their forehead, and the realization happens before completing the required remembrance, they should finish that prayer and then repeat it. Similarly, if they realize it after raising their head from prostration, they should complete the prayer and then repeat it. Allah knows best.

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1: In the name of Allah, if it is possible to prostrate immediately, that is preferable. However, if the opportunity is not available, then prostrate after completing the lesson, ensuring that the prostrations match the number of times the verse was recited. Allah knows best. 2: In the name of Allah, there is no objection to doing so. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, one should not pay attention to this doubt. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, you should perform the second prostration during the prayer, as long as you have not entered the bowing (rukūʿ) of the next rakʿah. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if you are not certain of the second prostration, then consider it as the first. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, if the tile is artificial and not made from natural stone, it is not permissible to prostrate on it. However, if it is natural stone, it is permissible. As for banknotes, it is permissible to prostrate on them as long as the prostration is not on an image of a living being. It is also permissible to turn the banknote over to prostrate on the other side. Allah knows best.

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In the name of Allah, prostration is obligatory only when listening attentively. Allah knows best.