The Ruling on Abbreviating the Writing of the Prayer upon the Prophet

Question:
This questioner works in Riyadh. He is answering from Riyadh. Ahmad, M, A, I, N. He says: Honorable Shaykh Salih, may Allah keep you safe. In my correspondence and writings, when I mention the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) and write about him, I send the salutations upon him, but I write "Sad" to save time and to shorten the writing when mentioning him. This is well known among us. What is the ruling on that? May you be rewarded.

Answer:
This does not achieve the intended purpose. Writing a "sad" or a "salaam" does not achieve the intended purpose. Rather, it is obligatory to write "sallallahu alayhi wa sallam" (may Allah send blessings and peace upon him). You will receive a great reward for doing so. As for writing these symbols, it does not constitute worship. It does not constitute worship. I seek forgiveness from Allah. If you were to write a "sin" or an "alif," that would be strange and not obligatory; one must come from the noble [form]. I seek forgiveness from Allah.

The presenter:
May Allah reward you with good.