The Formulas of Sending Blessings upon the Messenger of Allah
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Question:
What has been reported regarding the virtue of sending blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what are the best formulas reported in this regard, Your Eminence?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended sending blessings upon him, just as Allah recommended it. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said: [Al-Ahzab: 56]. They said: "O Messenger of Allah, how do we send blessings upon you?" He said: Mishkat al-Masabih 919 This is the most complete formula that has come regarding the description of sending blessings and peace upon him. Sahih al-Bukhari 3370
Another description came in the hadith of Abu Humaid al-Sa'idi, in al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) and others:Sahih Muslim 407.
Another description came from the hadith of Abu Mas'ud al-Badri, from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), that he said: When they asked him how to send blessings upon him, he said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 1285Sahih (Darussalam) And the salam as we were taught: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1171Sahih (Darussalam) As it came in the hadith of Ibn Mas'ud and others, in the description of the salam: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1171Sahih (Darussalam) This is the salam upon him: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1171Sahih (Darussalam).
It is prescribed for the believer to send blessings upon him with this formula that came from him (peace and blessings be upon him), in the prayer and outside of it, in the prayer and outside of it, yes.
The presenter: Adding (and his companions), Your Eminence?
The Shaykh:Sunan an-Nasa'i 1292Hasan (Darussalam) This is how it came in the hadith of Ka'b ibn Ujrah, and in the hadith of Abu Humaid, it says: And in the hadith of Abu Mas'ud. The intended meaning of "his family" (al) is his household, and all the Companions are his family, included in the "family." The wives of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), his descendants, and his Companions are all included in the "family," as the Exalted said: [Ghafir: 46], meaning: the followers of Pharaoh.
So the intended meaning of:Sunan an-Nasa'i 1292Hasan (Darussalam) is: his Companions, his wives, and his descendants; all of them are included in the "family": the wives, the descendants, the followers, and the Companions, all of them are included.
And if the "family" is intended to mean the wives specifically, excluding the Companions, then if one mentions the Companions for clarification, it is good: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions"; this is by way of clarification. Otherwise, the Companions are included in the "family," so the "family" encompasses: the wives, the descendants, and all the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction).
The presenter: (May Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction). May Allah reward you with good, and may He bless you, Your Eminence.
What has been reported regarding the virtue of sending blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him)? And what are the best formulas reported in this regard, Your Eminence?
Answer:
The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) recommended sending blessings upon him, just as Allah recommended it. Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He) said:
Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.
إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًاHe told us to say, “O God, bless Muhammad and Muhammad’s family as Thou didst bless Abraham and Abraham’s family. Thou art indeed praiseworthy and glorious. O God, grant favours to Muhammad and Muhammad’s family as Thou didst grant favours to Abraham and Abraham’s family. Thou art indeed praiseworthy and glorious.”
قولوا: اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم؛ إنك حميد مجيد، اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم؛ إنك حميد مجيدSay: O Allah! Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious. O Allah! Send Your Blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent your Blessings on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious.
اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم؛ إنك حميد مجيد، اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم؛ إنك حميد مجيدAnother description came in the hadith of Abu Humaid al-Sa'idi, in al-Bukhari (may Allah have mercy on him) and others:
O Allah! bless Muhammad, his wives and his offspring as Thou didst bless Ibrahim, and grant favours to Muhammad, and his wives and his offspring as Thou didst grant favours to the family of Ibrahim; Thou art Praiseworthy and Glorious.
اللهم صل على محمد وعلى أزواجه وذريته، كما صليت على آل إبراهيم، وبارك على محمد وعلى أزواجه وذريته، كما باركت على آل إبراهيم؛ إنك حميد مجيدAnother description came from the hadith of Abu Mas'ud al-Badri, from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), that he said: When they asked him how to send blessings upon him, he said:
Say: 'Alahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallaita 'ala Ibrahima wa barik 'ala Muhammad kama barakta 'ala ali Ibrahim fil-'alamin, innaka hamidun majid (O Allah, send salah upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent salah 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 among the nations. You are indeed Worthy of praise, Full of glory.)" And the salam is as you know.
قولوا: اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما صليت على آل إبراهيم، وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما باركت على آل إبراهيم في العالمين؛ إنك حميد مجيد، قال: والسلام كما علمتمas-salamu 'alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu
السلام عليك أيها النبي ورحمة الله وبركاتهas-salamu 'alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu
السلام عليك أيها النبي ورحمة الله وبركاتهas-salamu 'alaika ayyuhan-Nabiyyu wa rahmatAllahi wa baraktuhu
السلام عليك أيها النبي ورحمة الله وبركاتهIt is prescribed for the believer to send blessings upon him with this formula that came from him (peace and blessings be upon him), in the prayer and outside of it, in the prayer and outside of it, yes.
The presenter: Adding (and his companions), Your Eminence?
The Shaykh:
Alahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad (O Allah, send salah upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad)
اللهم صل على محمد، وعلى آل محمدhis wives and his descendants
أزواجه وذريتهMake the people of Pharaoh enter the severest punishment."
أَدْخِلُوا آلَ فِرْعَوْنَ أَشَدَّ الْعَذَابِSo the intended meaning of:
Alahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad
اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آلهAnd if the "family" is intended to mean the wives specifically, excluding the Companions, then if one mentions the Companions for clarification, it is good: "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon his family and his Companions"; this is by way of clarification. Otherwise, the Companions are included in the "family," so the "family" encompasses: the wives, the descendants, and all the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction).
The presenter: (May Allah be pleased with them and grant them satisfaction). May Allah reward you with good, and may He bless you, Your Eminence.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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