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Should a worshiper prostrate if he concludes his recitation with an Ayah of prostration and then stands for Ruku‘, or should he go directly to Ruku‘ without prostrating?

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Whoever recites an Ayah of prostration (Ayat As-Sajdah) in prayer may prostrate, descending directly from the standing position to prostration while saying "Allahu Akbar." Then, he rises from prostration to the standing position. After that, if he wishes, he may continue reciting, or if he wishes, he may bow (perform ruku'). If he does not wish to perform the prostration of recitation (Sajdat At-Tilawah), he is permitted to do so, and he may bow after the Ayah of prostration or after reciting other verses.

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