Salawat Upon Prophet

Meaning

O Allah, send prayers, peace, and blessings upon our master Muhammad — asking Allah to honor the Prophet, exalt his mention, and bless him. Sending salah upon the Prophet is an act of love and obedience commanded to every believer.

When to recite

It is recommended to send prayers upon the Prophet abundantly at all times, especially morning and evening and on Fridays, and one hundred times as shown here. It is a cause for the relief of worries and the raising of ranks.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Tasbeeh 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.

What is the merit of sending prayers upon the Prophet?

It is reported that whoever sends prayers upon him morning and evening will attain his intercession on the Day of Resurrection, that Allah honors whoever honors him, and that ranks are raised and worries relieved by it.

When is it especially recommended to send prayers upon the Prophet?

It is recommended at all times, and most emphasized in the morning and evening, on Friday and its night, and whenever he (peace be upon him) is mentioned.

How many times should I send prayers upon him in tasbeeh?

Abundant repetition is encouraged, and it is counted here as one hundred times; you can follow your count with the smart counter here.