Does one conclude with the invocation of blessings upon the Prophet when making supplication in prostration?

The questioner : Yes. Regarding supplication in prostration, meaning, if a person is making supplication in prostration, is it permissible for him to conclude with the invocation of blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?

The Shaykh : What is the question? He asks: Does one conclude with the invocation of blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) when making supplication? The answer is no, because the prayer has a conclusion with the invocation of blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). In the final tashahhud, one invokes blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

The questioner : The hadith is about the important point, meaning, one makes supplication after he has invoked blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him).

The Shaykh : Yes, because the prayer is a single act of worship, and its end follows its beginning.