Ustaz Wadi explains how the Prophet's sujud was almost as long as his own height, lasting up to half an hour.
This episode is a religious lecture by Ustaz Wadi Annuar on the chapter of supplications (adhkar) for prostration (sujud) from Imam Nawawi's Kitab Al-Azkar. The session focuses on the specific prayers and remembrances recited by the Prophet Muhammad during sujud in Islamic prayer. Ustaz Wadi systematically presents the various authenticated supplications and their practical application for worshippers.
He begins by detailing the takbir intiqal, the "Allahu Akbar" said when moving into prostration, noting Imam Nawawi's ruling that omitting it is forgiven. The lecture cites specific hadiths from Sahih Muslim, including a narration from the companion Hudhaifah regarding the Prophet's lengthy night prayers. Ustaz Wadi references a story where the Prophet recited chapters Al-Baqarah, Al-Nisa', and Al-Imran, amounting to roughly five juz', within a single raka'at. He contrasts this with common modern practice, where congregants might tire during shorter recitations.
A significant portion addresses the permissibility of combining multiple dhikr formulas during a single, prolonged prostration. The first and most common dhikr is "Subhana Rabbiyal A'la" (Glory to my Lord, the Most High). The second, from Sahih Muslim via Aisha, is "Subbuhun Quddusun, Rabbul-mala'ikati war-ruh" (The Perfectly Pure, the Holy, Lord of the angels and the Spirit). A third, also for ruku' and sujud, is "Subhana Dhil-jabaruti wal-malakuti wal-kibriya'i wal-'azamah" (Glory to the Possessor of Might, Dominion, Majesty, and Grandeur).
Ustaz Wadi shares an anecdote about a scholar with a PhD who claimed one could pray in Malay during Salat, a position he firmly rejects according to Shafi'i jurisprudence. He explains that Imam Nawawi, as a master of hadith and fiqh, included jurisprudential rulings within the book of supplications. The lecture notes that the Prophet's prostrations were very long, sometimes compared to half an hour or an hour in duration.
A key insight is that supplication during sujud is especially potent, with a hadith stating a worshipper is nearest to God while prostrating. Ustaz Wadi emphasizes the importance of using only Arabic for these ritual prayers within Salat. He highlights "Rabbana atina fid-dunya hasanatan wa fil-akhirati hasanatan waqina 'adhaban-nar" as a comprehensive, frequently used Prophetic supplication suitable for this context.
He offers practical advice: while praying alone, one may combine all these dhikr, but an imam leading prayer should be considerate of the congregation's ability. The tone is instructional and conversational, blending formal religious commentary with relatable anecdotes and direct address to the audience. Ustaz Wadi occasionally employs colloquial Malay examples, like referencing "mak cik rempit" (a female motorcyclist), to ground his lessons in everyday life.
This episode is ideal for Muslim listeners seeking a deeper, traditional understanding of prayer rituals and specific supplications based on classical scholarship. Those looking for a brief overview or non-instructional religious content may find the detailed, fiqh-oriented discussion too specialized.
