Sujud Tilawah: A Research on the Participants of Talaqqi Al-Quran Bersanad at Unishams

Islamic religious scholars argue that if there are any mistakes made while reciting the sajadah verses, there may be several consequences or punishments imposed on the practitioners.However, since this practice is considered to be a "sunat muakkad" practice, heated argument on this has arisen some concern.Hence this paper is intended to explore knowledge, attitudes, and practices of the participants while investigating participants' level of knowledge about the verses of sajadah and how they understand the ethics of Sujud Tilawah in prayer or outside prayer based on their various backgrounds.Participants are selected from the Talaqqi Al-Quran Bersanad's program at the Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah International Islamic University (UNISHAMS), Kuala Ketil, Kedah.This research paper adopts a quantitative methodology, using questionnaires for data collection.Additionally, it incorporates interviews and employs descriptive data analysis through the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) software.This study has led researcher to understand that various levels of knowledge and adherence to practices are influenced by educational background, personal experience, and the depth of immersion in the study of the Quran.Implication of this study is to contribute to a broader understanding of the integration of traditional Islamic practices within the framework of modern education and offer insight into the experiences of the participants in this program who are involved in the study of the Quran.This research also emphasizes the importance of maintaining and understanding traditional practices in contemporary religious education and suggests potential areas for further exploration and curriculum development.