Moving into Sujood
Transitionٱللَّٰهُ أَكْبَرُ
Allahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest.
Rakat 3: Sujood
Go down with humility. This is the lowest position of the body and one of the most beautiful moments of salah.
Position
Place the forehead and nose on the mat, palms flat, knees down, and toes facing the qiblah.
HeadForehead and nose touch the mat.
HandsPalms flat, fingers together toward the qiblah.
ArmsElbows lifted, not resting on the floor.
FeetToes bent toward the qiblah.
What to say in Sujood
Repeat ×3سُبْحَانَ رَبِّيَ ٱلْأَعْلَىٰ
Subhana Rabbiyal-A‘la
Glory be to my Lord, the Most High.
Say it 3 times.
Child-friendly meaning
I am closest to Allah when I bow down low. Allah is perfect, and He is the Most High.