It is reported in a hadith: “Whoever sends blessings upon me a thousand times in a day will not die until he is given glad tidings of Paradise.” Is this hadith authentic, and what is its meaning?
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The questioner : He says:The questioner : Your Eminence, I read a hadith. It states that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: It was narrated by Abu al-Shaykh from Anas (may Allah be pleased with him). Is this hadith authentic, good, or weak? And is it permissible to cite it as evidence? If the hadith is authentic, what is the essence of sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh : Yes, this hadith is not authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Every hadith that specifies a number for sending blessings upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is weak. Sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is absolute. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) commanded us to send many blessings upon him, especially on Friday. He informed us that our sending of blessings, or our greetings of peace, are presented to him (peace and blessings be upon him). So, my brother, send many blessings and greetings of peace upon your Prophet at all times, without restricting yourself to a specific number. Indeed, whoever sends one blessing upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Allah sends ten blessings upon him. Yes.
Whoever sends blessings upon me a thousand times in a day will not die until he is given glad tidings of Paradise
من صلى علي في يوم ألف مرة لم يمت حتى يبشر بالجنةThe Shaykh : Yes, this hadith is not authentic from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family). Every hadith that specifies a number for sending blessings upon the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) is weak. Sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is absolute. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him and his family) commanded us to send many blessings upon him, especially on Friday. He informed us that our sending of blessings, or our greetings of peace, are presented to him (peace and blessings be upon him). So, my brother, send many blessings and greetings of peace upon your Prophet at all times, without restricting yourself to a specific number. Indeed, whoever sends one blessing upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), Allah sends ten blessings upon him. Yes.