When making Du’aa to Allah S.W.T., is it preferred to go in Sajda? If allowed, can the palms face up, or does one have to follow the Faraid of Sajda? What are the obligations of Sajda?

To fulfil an act according to the Sunnah is the most effective way of Qubooliyyah (acceptance) of the act in the sight of Allah. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) used to make Du'aa in the Sajda of the Nafl Salaat. The palms would be on the ground in line with the ears. The back of the palm will be faced towards the sky only in Salaatul Istisqaa (when seeking rain).

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai