Sallallahu ‘Alayhi wa Sallam

Definition

Pronunciation

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Native Script

ﷺ

Notes

This phrase is said after the name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ is mentioned. The expanded (and highly recommended version) is: sallallahu ‘alwayhi wa ‘alihi wa sallam, which means “may the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him and his family.”

When mentioning other Prophets, it is customary to say “alayhisalaam” or “alayhim as-salam” instead.

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Qur’an

Allah sends His Salat (Graces, Honours, Blessings, Mercy, etc.) on the Prophet (Muhammad ﷺ) and also His angels too (ask Allah to bless and forgive him). O you who believe! Send your Salat on (ask Allah to bless) him (Muhammad ﷺ), and (you should) greet (salute) him with the Islamic way of greeting (salutation i.e. AsSalamu ‘Alaikum).

—Qur’an (al-Ahzab) 33:56

Ahadith

Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah reported that the Prophet, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, went up the minbar. When he reached the first step, he said, “Ameen”. When he ascended to the second step, he said, “Amen,” and when he stepped onto the third step, he said, “Ameen.”

They said, “Messenger of Allah, we heard you say ‘Ameen’ three times.”

He said, “When I went up the first step, Jibril, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, came to me and said, ‘Wretched is the slave to whom Ramadan comes and when it passes from him is not forgiven.’ I said, ‘Ameen.’ Then he said, ‘Wretched is the slave who has one or both of his parents alive and they do not let him enter the Garden.’ I said, ‘Ameen.’ Then he said, ‘Wretched is a slave who does not bless you when you are mentioned in his presence,’ and I said, ‘Ameen.’”

—Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 644

Additional Learning

• A Proper Guide to Sending Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ

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Relates Entries

• Alayhisalaam