Which Salwat "صلوات" is correct?
The concept of Salawat, or sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, is emphasized significantly in Islamic teachings. The Qur'an explicitly mentions this in Surah Al-Ahzab: Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.
33:56. This verse underscores the importance of sending blessings upon the Prophet, as it is a command from Allah to the believers.
In addition to the Qur'anic injunction, various hadith also stress the significance of Salawat. For instance, it is narrated in Sunan Ibn Majah that the Prophet ﷺ stated: When I narrate to you a tradition from the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, regard him as the most merciful, the most guided, and the most pious.
Sunan Ibn Majah 1:20. This highlights the reverence and respect that should accompany our remembrance of the Prophet ﷺ.
Through these sources, it is clear that the practice of Salawat is not only a form of respect but also a recommended act of devotion for Muslims.
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33:56 · Al-Ahzaab
33:56 · Muhammad Marmaduke Pickthall
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا
Lo! Allah and His angels shower blessings on the Prophet. O ye who believe! Ask blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation.
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Sunan Ibn Majah 1:20
Sunan Ibn Majah · Book 1, Hadith 20 · Narrated by Ali ibn Abi Talib
When I narrate to you a tradition from the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, regard him as the most merciful, the most guided, and the most pious.
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