بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمَنِ الرَّحِيمِ
الرَّحْمَـٰنِ
الرَّحِيمِ
الْمَلِكِ
الْقُدُّوسِ
السَّلَامِ
1446 - ذُو الْقَعْدَة الْحَرَام
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الْمُهَيْمِنِ
الْعَزِيزِ
الْجَبَّارُ
الْمُتَكَبِّرُ
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Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad
اللهم صل على محمد
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Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad (O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad) is the "Salawat," a "Dua" of love and "Ihtiram" (respect) for the Prophet (PBUH). Allah and His angels send "Salawat" upon him, and Muslims are commanded to do the same. For the "Ummah," reciting "Salawat" is a means of gaining "Qurb" (closeness) to the Prophet (PBUH) on the Day of Judgment and receiving tenfold blessings from Allah. It brings "Nur" (light) to the "Qalb" and "Barakah" to the life of the believer. The command to send Salawat is in the Quran: "Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace" (33:56). This establishes sending Salawat as a divine command and a means of aligning with the practice of Allah and the angels. The benefits of Salawat are immense. The Prophet said that whoever sends one blessing upon him, Allah sends ten blessings upon that person, erases ten sins, and raises them by ten degrees. Salawat also serves as a means of the Prophet's intercession on the Day of Judgment. He said that the one who sends the most blessings upon him will be closest to him on that day. There are various forms of Salawat, from the simple "Allahumma salli ala Muhammad" to more elaborate ones like the Salawat Ibrahimiyya recited in prayer: "Allahumma salli ala Muhammad wa ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta ala Ibrahim wa ala ali Ibrahim, innaka hamidun majid." All forms are encouraged. Salawat is recommended at all times, but especially on Fridays, after the Adhan, in the Tashahhud of prayer, and when the Prophet's name is mentioned. The Prophet said that the miser is the one who does not send blessings upon him when his name is mentioned. In daily life, reciting Salawat is a constant practice. It can be done while walking, working, or resting. It is a way of keeping the Prophet present in one's heart and mind. The Salawat also cultivates love for the Prophet. Love is shown through remembrance, and sending blessings is the highest form of remembrance. In a world where the Prophet is sometimes misunderstood or maligned, sending Salawat is an act of loyalty, love, and gratitude. It connects the believer to the Prophet across time and space, and ensures that his name is always accompanied by blessings and honor.
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