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Does an authentic supplication from the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, suffice for the prostration of recitation if prostration is not possible?

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There is no supplication that can substitute for the prostration of recitation (sujud al-tilawah) if prostration is difficult. Some Shafi'i jurists have adopted the saying: "Subhanallah, walhamdulillah, wa la ilaha illallah, wallahu akbar" (Glory be to Allah, and praise be to Allah, and there is no god but Allah, and Allah is the Greatest) as a substitute for prostration. Some Hanafi jurists recommended saying: "Sami'na wa ata'na ghufranaka Rabbana wa ilaykal-masir" (We hear and we obey. Grant us Your forgiveness, our Lord, and to You is the final return). However, Al-Hafiz Ibn Hajar believes that this has no basis and is disliked if intended as a recitation.

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