Understanding Salat — Page 113
Qaumah 3 My understanding is that as far as the appropriate- ness of apparent actions goes, Sajdah is the next step after Ruk u ‘. However, if we go directly from Ruk u ‘ into Sajdah, the clearness of the distinction between standing and Sajdah is not created. The splendor of humility in Sajdah cannot be created until a person falls into prostration from the standing posture. Thus, in reality, this (Qaumah) is an interlude. When we stand for a second time after saying, “Allah hears him who praises Him” ( ُ سَمِع َ هللا ُ لِمَن ْ حَمِدَه ), it is a pause between Ruk u ‘ and Sajdah. The purpose is to make the splendor of Sajdah distinct. (Khu t b ā t-e- Tā hir, vol. 4, pp. 994, 20 Sept 1985) The Imam then straightens up and stands with his arms by his sides. When he initiates this movement, he recites Tasm ī ‘ loudly which is an indication for the congregation to change the posture from Bowing to