The most severely tested people on the planet are all the Prophets.
They went against the accepted conventional wisdom of the time and spoke honestly to try and guide their respective communities to the right path.
Often their efforts were rejected, and the Prophets were ostracized and ridiculed for their beliefs. Just imagine the mental torment of being disrespected by your closest companions and family. Their sacrifice and suffering were not in vain; they endured for you and me to be guided and saved in the Hereafter.
In Surah Imran, Allah says to Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in Ayat 184:
“Then if they deny you, [O Muhammad] – so were messengers denied before you, who brought clear proofs and written ordinances and the enlightening Scripture.”
We should be thankful to all of Allah’s Prophets and send our salutations to them. Doing so is among the most virtuous acts, and inshallah our status will be elevated as a result.
In this article, we’ll explore the popular “Allahumma Salli Ala” dua, which the Prophet Muhammad (may peace be upon him) himself recommended for sending blessings upon him.
Allahumma Salli Ala Muhammad in Arabic Text
The Arabic text of this dua is as follows:
ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ ٱللَّٰهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
Transliteration (for Pronunciation)
Allahumma Salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin, kama sallaita ‘ala Ibrahima wa ‘ala aali Ibrahima innaka Hamidum-Majeed. Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahima wa ‘ala aali Ibrahima innaka Hameedum-Majeed.
There are slightly different versions of this dua based on various authentic hadith narrations. The version provided here is the most widely accepted one. The Prophet (ﷺ) instructed his companions to recite this dua when they asked how to send salutations upon him.
Allahumma Salli Ala Dua in English
The translation of this dua is: “O Allah, send Your grace, honour and mercy upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your grace, honour and mercy upon Ibrahim, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your blessings upon Ibrahim, You are indeed Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.”
Is This Dua Found in the Quran?
A common question is whether this salawat can be found in the Quran. The answer is no—this dua is mentioned in numerous authentic hadith, and the version provided here is the most widely accepted.
Importance of Sending Blessings to the Prophet (ﷺ)
In Surah Ahzab Ayat 56, Allah says:
“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.”
In this verse, Allah directly commands all believers to send blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
People sometimes question why we often praise the Prophet during salat. It’s important to clarify that this is not an act of worship—worship is reserved solely for Allah. Instead, mentioning Muhammad (ﷺ) in our prayers is a way to express our love, send our prayers, and ask for mercy for him.
This is no different from asking Allah for forgiveness or mercy for someone you love deeply, like your parents, spouse, or children. You would constantly supplicate for Allah’s mercy upon them, and the love for the Prophet (ﷺ) should be reciprocated in the same manner.
Allah’s sending His blessings on His Prophet (ﷺ) means He is extremely kind to him: He praises him, blesses his work, exalts his name, and showers His mercy upon him. The angels’ blessings mean they hold the Prophet (ﷺ) in deepest love and supplicate to Allah to grant him the highest ranks, make his religion and Shariah flourish, and elevate him to a laudable position.
We will continue to support the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) and spread his message. Our support is shown through our actions and words, and the recitation of the Allahumma Salli Ala dua is a sign of our dedication and commitment to this religion.
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