There is something about sujood that words can never fully capture. It’s more than just a physical act, it’s a moment of complete surrender, where your heart finds what it has been searching for all along. We often turn to sujood when we are broken, when life feels heavy, when our worries pile up and we don’t know where else to go. But sujood is not just for hardship. It’s also where happiness is found. It’s where gratitude flourishes. It’s where your soul remembers what true joy feels like.
Happiness is not always about having more. It’s about recognising what you already have. It’s about realising that every breath, every blessing, every moment you’ve been given is a gift from the Most Generous. And what better way to express gratitude than to place your forehead on the ground and whisper, Alhamdulillah ya Rabb, for everything?
How often do we chase happiness in things that never truly satisfy us? We wait for the perfect moment, the right achievement, the next milestone. We tell ourselves or even our friends that, we will be happy when… but happiness was never meant to be something we wait for. It’s something we cultivate. And one of the greatest ways to do that is through sujood.
The next time you pray, don’t rush it. When you go into sujood, pause. Stay there a little longer. Let your heart rest. Instead of just asking for what you want, take a moment to thank Him for what you have. For the air in your lungs. For the people who love you. For the guidance that brought you back to prayer. For the food on your table. For the times He protected you when you didn’t even realise it.
Gratitude doesn’t erase hardship, but it shifts your focus. It reminds you that even in difficulty, there is goodness. Even in struggle, there is ease. Even in pain, there are reasons to say Alhamdulillah. And the more you practice gratitude, the more Allah gives you reasons to be grateful.
So today, let sujood be a place of happiness, not just healing. Let it be where you smile, where you breathe deeply, where you remember that no matter what life looks like right now, you have something to be thankful for. And as your forehead touches the ground, as your heart whispers Alhamdulillah, know that Allah is listening, smiling upon you, and increasing you in blessings, just as He promised.
Love Always
Your Tranquility Partner ❣️
©Rawsheedah Akorede Saheed