Is sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in the prayer obligatory?

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The questioner : Sending blessings upon the Prophet

The Shaykh : Yes

The questioner : Is it obligatory

The Shaykh : Like the second tashahhud? Whoever says it is obligatory in that, then it is obligatory in that one. And whoever says it is a recommended practice, then it is a recommended practice. And it is obligatory for us in both tashahhuds.
Yes

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