As-Sajdah

Holy Quran

As-sajdah (السجدة), is the 32nd chapter of the Quran with 30 verses

The name of the chapter has been translated as ۩ "Prostration" [1] or "Adoration".[2] and is taken from the fifteenth verse, which mentions those who "... fall prostrate and hymn the praise of their Lord"

Regarding the timing and contextual background of the believed revelation, it is an earlier "Meccan surah", which means it is believed revealed in Mecca, instead of later in Medina

Ayat (verses)

• 1 A. L. M.[2] The "mysterious letters" alif, lām, and mīm
• 2 The Quran is without doubt inspired revelation
• 3 Muhammad ﷺ did not forge the Quran
• 4 The heavens and earth were created in six days
• 5 God will judge all men after the resurrection[5][1]
• 5-8 The Omniscient God the Creator of mankind
• 9 Yet man, the creature, denies the resurrection
• 10 Unbelievers shall be brought before God
• 11 They shall repent too late to avail for pardon
• 12-14 Hell must be filled with genii and men
• ۩ 15-19 The reward of true believers
• 20-21 The punishment of unbelievers here and hereafter
• 22 To reject God’s signs a great sin
• 23 The Pentateuch given to Moses
• 24-25-26-27-28-30

The first half of the chapter covers some of Islam's theological concepts, including revelation, God, creation of human beings, resurrection and judgement day.

The second half discusses the contrast between those who "fall prostrate" before God and those who "turn away" from God's sign