Category Archives: Salawat
Basha’ir Al-Khairat
For the Elect and the Elite [i.e. awliya-allah], their worldly pleasure is in worship and following the Prophetic way. They lead distinguished lives that are characterised by their preoccupation with: Allah, eminent is His Glory the Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace the Hereafter This does not mean that they lead dreary or stoical lives without [...]
The Legal Position on Salawat
Based on Prophetic narrations [ahadith], the righteous scholars have ruled that the recital of salawât is obligatory [fard] in the following situations: The final sitting of every ritual prayer [attahiyât] The Funeral Prayer [salâtu-l janâzah] The Friday Sermon [khutbatu-l jumu’ah] Whenever the blessed names or beautiful attributes of the beloved Prophet (Allah bless him and [...]
The Qur’anic Injunction on Salawat
In the matter of invoking salutations upon the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) [salawât ‘ala-n Nabi, salla-Llâhu ‘alaihi wa sallam], there is absolutely no disagreement amongst the believers on the utmost sanctity this noble act possesses, for the Almighty Lord has emphatically declared in His Revelation: إِنَّ اللَّـهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ [...]
Salat Al-Aishah
“The Salutation of Aisha” [salatu-l 'â'ishah] is the Prophetic benediction that distinguishes the Arusi-Qadiri spiritual path [tariqah]. It is one of the three elements of the Arusi-Qadiri litany [wirdu-t tarîq]. In the Shafi’i fiqh compendium, fathu-d dayyân fi fiqhi khairi-l adyân, our Grand-Shaikh, Imam al-’Arus (may Allah perfume his resting abode), introduces the salutation as follows: [...]
Salat Al-Tibbiyyah
“The Salutation of Medicinal Virtue” [salatu-t tibbiyyah] is a succinct benediction that our Shaikhuna terms as “the salutation to strengthen one’s body and soul”. The constant recitation of this salutation is a tried and tested means to attaining cure for one’s physical and spiritual maladies. Shaikh Amjad Rasheed of Jordan clearly explains the wordings of this [...]
Salat Al-Nariyyah
“The Salutation of (Emancipation from the) Fire” [salatu-n nariyyah] is recited with much faith and fervour in times of trials and tribulations in the Muslim world. Amongst its many names include, Salatu-t Tafrījiyya, Salāt-s Saif, and Miftāh Kanzu-l Muhīt. To achieve a legitimate worldly gain, it is proven to be of benefit to gather a group [...]
Salat Al-Fatih
“The Salutation of the Victor” [salatu-l fâtih] is a benediction revered by the spiritual masters of Al-Maghrib (Morocco). In the Tijaniyyah sufi way, this salutation occupies an exalted position. A detailed exposition of this beautiful prayer can be found on the following websites: The Prayer of Salat al-Fatih: The Matchless Sapphire http://www.dar-sirr.com/Tijanism/Salat-al-Fatih.html Offering Prayer on [...]
Salat Al-Ruh
“The Salutation (for the Deliverance) of the Soul” [salatu-r ruh] is customarily recited at the graveyard, especially at the final resting abodes of one’s parents, ancestors, relatives and teachers. It is also known as durud-e-dawami. A shorter version without the first three lines is known as durud-e-shifa. Extracts of this benediction also appear in the Salawat [...]
Salat li-Yawm Al-Jumu’a
There is no recommended [sunnah] or voluntary [nafila] act of worship ['amal] which brings greater merit to a believer on Fridays than the recital of salutations [salawat] on the beloved Prophet, Allah bless him and give him peace. This is attested to by many sound Prophetic narrations [ahadith]. Amongst the huge corpus of salawat available, the following [...]
Salat Al-Tajiyyah
“The Salutation of the Crowning Adornment” [salatu-t tajiyyah] is a benediction that has found universal fame. It was written by Habib Abu Bakr b. Salim, Allah illuminate his resting abode, who is laid to rest in Aynat, Hadramawt. He is known by the epithet, “honour of creation” [fakhru-l wujud]. His saintliness and piety is widely acknowledged. This [...]
