Is it permissible to prostrate in gratitude to Allah for His blessings, such as the blessing of hearing?
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Prostration of gratitude ( al-shukr) is for renewed blessings, such as the birth of a child, the return of an absent person, or victory over an enemy, and for theling of apparent afflictions. It is not for continuous blessings like hearing and sight, because this has not been legislated in Islamic law. If it were legislated, it would require a person to remain prostrating throughout their entire life.
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