How many Sajdas (Prostration) are there in the Holy Quran?

In the Holy Quran, there are 14 Sajdas (Prostrations) that a believer is encouraged to perform upon reciting or hearing the relevant verses. These prostrations are also called Sajdat Tilawah (prostration of recitation). They are spread throughout different surahs and serve as a physical act of submission, humility, and devotion to Allah. Performing these Sajdas helps a Muslim maintain a deep spiritual connection with Allah, reminding them of His greatness and the believer’s complete dependence on Him.

The 14 Sajdas occur in the following places: Surah Al-A’raf (verse 206), Surah Ar-Ra’d (15), Surah An-Nahl (50), Surah Bani Isra’il (109), Surah Maryam (58), Surah Al-Hajj (18), Surah Al-Furqan (60), Surah An-Naml (26), Surah As-Sajdah (15), Surah Sad (24), Surah Fussilat (38), Surah An-Najm (62), Surah Inshiqaq (21), and Surah Al-Alaq (19). Each instance calls for a believer to perform a brief prostration while reciting Subhana Rabbi al-A’ala (Glory be to my Lord, the Most High).

Sajdat Tilawah carries spiritual rewards and serves as a reminder of accountability, the importance of humility, and the need to submit to Allah’s commands. It also reinforces mindfulness in reciting the Quran and reflecting on its meanings. While performing these prostrations, a Muslim expresses reverence for Allah’s words and strengthens their personal connection to the divine message.