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What are the types of prostration by which sins are removed and ranks are elevated?

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The prostrations frequently mentioned in the hadiths refer to prostrating during prayer. Through these, Allah elevates ranks and expiates sins. Prostrations of gratitude (sujud shukr) and recitation (sujud tilawah) also carry great merit and reward.

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