The Meaning of Sending Blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and the Best Formulas for It
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Question:
What is the meaning of “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)”?
Answer:
It is a request for praise from Allah. The prayer from Allah is praise of His servant. That is: O Allah, praise Him in the presence of the angels and elevate his status.
Q: Is there a specific formula for sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh: As you have heard, there are several hadiths regarding it. If one says, “O Allah, send blessings and peace upon him,” the objective is achieved.
The best is: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic. O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.” This is comprehensive; this is the most complete.
There are types, including another type: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his wives and his descendants, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, and send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his wives and his descendants, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.”
Another type is: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, and send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim in the worlds. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.”
All of this is good, as are the other established types, along with praise and glorification of Allah. One sends blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and then makes supplication.
What is the meaning of “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him)”?
Answer:
It is a request for praise from Allah. The prayer from Allah is praise of His servant. That is: O Allah, praise Him in the presence of the angels and elevate his status.
Q: Is there a specific formula for sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh: As you have heard, there are several hadiths regarding it. If one says, “O Allah, send blessings and peace upon him,” the objective is achieved.
The best is: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic. O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.” This is comprehensive; this is the most complete.
There are types, including another type: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his wives and his descendants, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, and send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his wives and his descendants, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.”
Another type is: “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim, and send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim in the worlds. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Majestic.”
All of this is good, as are the other established types, along with praise and glorification of Allah. One sends blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) and then makes supplication.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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