One of the greatest Ibaadats in this and in every month is sending Blessings on our Prophet (saww) and his pure progeny – i.e. reciting Salawat regularly

The Meaning of Salawat

By Sheikh Mansour Leghaei

In the Name of Allah; the Most Compassionate, the Most Merciful

“ Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet, O you who believe! send your blessings on him, and solute him a thorough salutation”. (33:56)

The Virtues of Salawat

1. the most valuable deeds in your Scale:
2. An atonement for the sins:
3. A key to the grant of supplication:

There are many Hadiths stating that in order to have your supplication granted start your supplication with Salawat and end it with Salawat.

Because, Salawat is an absolutely granted supplication and Allah (swt) is more merciful

than to accept the beginning of your supplication and the end of it , but does not grant the one in the middle.

4. Remembering the Prophet is equivalent to remembering Allah:
5. The best Word (Dhikr) in the Holy Mosque:

Someone came to Imam Sadiq (as) and said to him that he visited the Holy Mosque in Mecca .

During his rituals he could not remember any other supplication except Salawat. The Imam replied: ‘you had remembered the best supplication’.

6. Salawat ,a treatment to amnesia.
It is practically proven that Salawat will treat the forgetfulness.

7. Daily Prayers is invalid without Salawat.

All of the Maraje’ agree that Salawat in Tashahod is compulsory and on the condition it is not mentioned intentionally then the Prayers is invalid.

Also, Shafe’ and Hanbali hold the same opinion for the second Tashahod.

Salawat in the universe

The entire universe is asking the blessings for the Prophet. ‘Allah and His Angels are sending the blessings to the Prophet’. This is why the Prophet is ‘the blessings for the universe’. Following this natural process the believers are recommended to send the blessings onto the Prophet.

As a matter of fact, all of the Islamic rules are harmonious with the natural laws. That’s why Islam is called the religion of nature (Fetrat). The universe is constantly asking the blessings for the ‘blessing of the world’ and therefore the believers are also recommended to follow this natural law.

The Benefits Of Reciting The Salawat

1. By Saying Salawat, The Love For Almighty Manifests And Grows In Your Heart.

2. You Attain Allah’s Divine Mercy On Your Household.

3. You Become Allah’s Friend. The Bondage Between You And Allah Is Strengthened When You Say Salawat.

4. You Are Blessed With Ten (10) Merciful Divine Alms (Baksheesh).

5. You Are Saved From "The Fires Of Hell".

6. One Salawat Is Worth 10 Good Deeds (Benevolent Acts) And You Are 10 Steps Ahead (In The Direction Of Heaven).

7. Disunity (In The Family) And Enmity Is Eradicated.

8. Your Prayers Are Accepted In Allah’s Grace.

9. You Get The Benefit

Of Ibaadat (Meditation And Prayers).

10. You Fear Nobody And You Gain Confidence.

11. Your Mushkeli (Troubles And Tribulations) Are Pacified / Eradicated.

12. You Have Barakaat (Abundance) In Rozi (Food, Livelihood).

13. You Will Be Blessed To Solve Your Financial Problems (Debts).

14. You Are Not Stretched For Money Or Are Not Dependent On Someone For Money.

15. A 100,000 Sins Are Forgiven By Saying Salawat.

16. The Benefit Of Saying A Salawat Is Equivalent To A 100,000 Good Deeds(Beneficent Acts).

17. By Saying Salawat, Allah Protects You (Your Life), Your Possessions And Your Offspring (Family).

18. You Accomplish Spiritual "Inner Peace" By Saying Salawat.

19. Salawat Keeps ‘Troubles At Bay’.

20. Salawat Keeps You Healthy. It Cures Illness and ‘Dissipates’ Sickness.

21. With Salawat You Become Nearer To Allah.

22. Saying Salawat Is A Sign Of Your True Love For Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him).

23. The Compassion Of Allah Protects You From All The Dangers from – YA ALLAH (ONE N ONLY) !!!