| Abu Hanifah and his disciples are of the view that the followers in the congregation should remain silent, irrespective of whether the the imam is reciting the Qur'an aloud or silently in his mind | To perform a sajdah prostration here is confirmed by the practice of the Holy Prophet upon whom be peace |
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| There is some disagreement among scholars on this issue | Melayu - Basmeih : Dan apabila AlQuran itu dibacakan maka dengarlah akan dia serta diamlah dengan sebulatbulat ingatan untuk mendengarnya supaya kamu beroleh rahmat• English - Sahih International : And when the Qur'an is recited to them they do not prostrate [to Allah]• Therefore, I will continue to perform this sajdah likewise as long as 1 live |
When the Qur'an is read, listen to it with attention, and hold your peace: that ye may receive Mercy.
29| English - Sahih International : So when the Qur'an is recited then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy• It is quite likely that their study, of the Book would ultimately make them share with Muslims the blessings of the Qur'an | His view is based on the Hadith that Prayer without recitation of al-Fatihah is void |
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| According to Shafi'i, the followers in the congrega tion should also recite the Qur'an regardless of whether the imam is reciting the Qur'an aloud or silently' | " Muslim, Abu Da'ud, Tirmidhi, Nasa'i, Ibn Majah and others have related another tradition saying that Hadrat Abu Huraira said: "We performed sajdah behind the Holy Messenger of Allah in this Surah and in Iqra' bi-ismi Rabbik-alladhi khalaq |
By implication, however, the verse also enjoins people to be silent and to listen attentively to the Qur'an when it is being recited.
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