Dua of salawat upon the Prophet
Salawat (Durud-i Sharif): a dua asking for mercy and blessing upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), recited in the tashahhud of the prayer.
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Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
- Transliteration
- Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta ala Ibrahima wa ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik ala Muhammadin wa ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta ala Ibrahima wa ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid.
- Meaning
- O Allah! Just as You sent salawat (mercy) upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, send salawat upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah! Just as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as well. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious.
When it is recited
It is recited in the tashahhud of the prayer, whenever the Prophet's name is mentioned, and often on Fridays.
Virtue
According to the hadith, whoever sends one salawat upon the Prophet, Allah sends mercy upon him ten times and forgives ten of his sins.
Sources
This dua is based on the Quran and hadith sources below.
- HadithSahih al-Bukhari, 3370
It is reported from Ka'b ibn Ujrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) taught this form of salawat.
- HadithSahih Muslim, 408
It is stated that whoever sends one salawat upon the Prophet, Allah will send mercy upon him ten times.
Related duas
Other duas connected to this topic.
Sayyidul-Istighfar
O Allah! You are my Lord, there is no god but You. You created me and I am Your servant. I am upon Your covenant and promise as much as I am able. I seek refuge in You from the evil of what I have done. I acknowledge Your favor upon me, and I acknowledge my sin; so forgive me, for none forgives sins except You.
Surah Al-Fatihah
In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. All praise belongs to Allah, Lord of the worlds. He is the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. Master of the Day of Judgment. You alone we worship, and You alone we ask for help. Guide us to the straight path: the path of those You have blessed, not of those who have earned Your anger, nor of those who have gone astray.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this dua.
How is the salawat dua recited?
It is recited as “Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa ala ali Muhammad...”, the same as in the tashahhud of the prayer.What is the virtue of salawat?
Whoever sends one salawat upon the Prophet, Allah sends mercy upon him ten times; it is also a means for duas to be accepted.