What is the description of the prostration of recitation (Sajdat al-Tilawah) and what supplication is said therein?

Scholars have differed regarding the ruling on the prostration of recitation (Sujud (definition) al-Tilawah). The majority are of the opinion that it is Sunnah (definition) (recommended), due to the Prophet's (peace be upon him) practice of performing it sometimes and omitting it at other times, and due to the saying of Umar (may Allah be pleased with him): "Whoever prostrates has done well, and whoever leaves it, there is no sin upon him." The Hanafis, however, hold that it is Wajib (definition) (obligatory).

Scholars also differed on whether ritual purity (taharah (definition)) is a condition for it. Those who considered it a prayer stipulated purity, while those who did not consider it a prayer did not stipulate it. Ibn Umar used to prostrate even when he was not in a state of ablution. However, performing it with purity is more preferable and more cautious.

Its description: If the reciter passes by a verse containing a prostration, he should say "Allahu Akbar" (God is Greatest), then prostrate and say: "My face has prostrated to the One who created it, and fashioned its hearing and sight by His might and power. Blessed be Allah, the best of creators." Then he should say "Allahu Akbar" to rise from prostration. It is not a condition to say "Taslim (definition)" (salutation). It is permissible for the reciter to prostrate during times when prayer is ordinarily prohibited.