صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Salaa Allahu 'alayhi wasalama
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الصلاة على النبي
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Sallallahu Alayhi wa Sallam
From Salawat upon Prophet — Hisnul Muslim
This concise phrase of salawat upon the Prophet, "Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam", is the most widely repeated form of blessing among Muslims, said every time his noble name is mentioned. Here it is set aside to be recited a hundred times as its own dedicated dhikr.
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Meaning
May Allah's prayers and peace be upon him — the honorific said whenever the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned by name.
When to recite
It is said every time the Prophet's name is mentioned, and is also recommended a hundred times as an independent dhikr at any time of day.
About this dhikr
This dhikr is part of Salawat upon Prophet as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 100 times.
- How many times should this dhikr be recited?
- This dhikr is recited 100 times, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
- When is the phrase "Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam" said?
- It is said every time the name of the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, and it is one of the simplest and most frequently repeated forms of salawat among Muslims.
- Does this short form suffice instead of longer salawat formulas?
- It is a valid and established form, though the complete Ibrahimi formula is preferred in the tashahhud since it is the fuller wording taught directly by the Prophet.
- Why is it set as a dhikr repeated a hundred times?
- To encourage frequent salawat upon the Prophet using an easy phrase that can be repeated quickly and regularly throughout the day.
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