Ibn Qudaamah (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "Try
to feel modesty in your bowing and humility in your prostration because in such
a position you have placed the soul in its proper place. In prostration you
have returned the limbs to their place of origin-upon the dust from which they
were created. Understand also the meaning of the remembrances with inclination
and zeal."
Al-Qaasimee (may Allah have mercy on him) said, "It is
desirable that you renew the mention of
the Greatness of Allah, the Sublime, during
them, that you strive to soften your heart, renew your khushoo' and that you sense and realize the
power of your Master and His
transcendency, then your own lowliness and insignificance.
Seek help from Allah to establish all of that in your heart
and upon your tongue. Glorify Allah (above all defects) then give testimony for
His Grandeur and that He is Mightier than every single thing. Repeat this so
that it is confirmed and established (in your heart). By saying, "Allah listens to the one who
praises Him..." which means He will respond to the one who is grateful to
Him, you raise your head from the bowing with certain hope. Then follow that with
additional gratefulness by saying, "O Lord! To You belongs all praise."
Then fall into prostration which is the highest form of submission and yielding
oneself (to Allah). Place and fix the noblest of your limbs, the face, upon the
lowest of things, the dust. Along with
this renew in your heart the greatness of Allah and say, "Glorified is my Lord the Highest,"
then raise your head while declaring His
greatness and asking Him for your need by saying, "O Lord! Forgive me and
show mercy to me." Confirm your modesty and humility by repeating this a
number of times and then return to the prostration for a second time.
Source: The Path to Guidance by Ibn Al-Qayyim
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