Salawat
Salawat (Arabic: صَلَوَات, romanized: ṣalawāt; sg. صَلَاة, ṣalāh) or durood (Urdu: دُرُوْد, romanized: durūd) is an Islamic complimentary Arabic phrase which contains veneration for Muhammad. This phrase is usually expressed by Muslims as part of their five daily prayers (usually during the tashahhud) and also when Muhammad’s name is mentioned. Salawat is a plural form of salat (Arabic: صَلَاة) and from the triliteral root of ṣ-l-w (the letters ṣād-lām-wā, ص ل و) which literally means ‘prayer’ or ‘send blessings upon’. Some Arabic philologists suggest that the meaning of the word “Salawat” varies depending on who uses the word and to whom it is used for.
The suffix «صَلَوَاتُ اَللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ وَ آلِه», meaning “May God’s peace be upon him and his household”, is a respectful Arabic term used in Arabic and Persian Islamic texts to respect the prophet of Islam, Muhammad when his name mentioned. Of course, this term can be used for the Fourteen Infallibles or any great person. This phrase is most often used after the name Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. This Arabic phrase may also come after the names of special and holy people. All of these phrases mean “asking for divine favor for a special and holy person.” On the other hand, in Islamic sources, Salawat may also be seen in other forms, including «صَلَی اللهُ عَلَیه و آلِه و سَلَّم» (translation: May God grant him and his family mercy and peace), «صَلَی اللهُ عَلَیه و سَلَّم» (translation: May God send his mercy and blessings upon him), «صَلَی اللهُ عَلَیه و آلِه» (translation: May God’s blessings be upon him and his household), «صَلَی اللهُ عَلَیه» (translation: May God’s blessings be upon him), «صَلَوَاتُ اَللَّهِ عَلَيْهِ» (translation: May the peace of Allah be upon him) or «صَلَواتُ ﷲِ وَ سَلامِه عَلَیه» (translation: May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him). According to some researchers, Salawat is expressed in more than 210 different Arabic phrases in Islamic sources.
Salawat with the text «اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَی مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّد», meaning “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and his family”, or with the text «اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَی مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّد و عَجِّل فَرَجَهُم», meaning “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and his family and hasten their attainment”, is an Islamic invocation used to honor the Islam Prophet Muhammad and his family. The most famous form of Salawat throughout history and according to the sources, has been to say it in the form of «اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَی مُحَمَّدٍ وَ آلِ مُحَمَّد», meaning “O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and his household”. In Islamic circles, especially in the Twelver Shia school of thought, when the name of the Prophet Muhammad is mentioned, it is customary to send blessings upon him to respect his high position. Also, the recitation of Salawat is used in worship because of its virtue and reward, and sometimes people even vow to recite a specific number of it (for example, 100, 200, or 1000) in order to have their heartfelt desires (called “Haajat” in Islamic thoughts), so that through this, they may receive God’s grace and their problems may be resolved.
1. Surah Ya-Sin (36:58)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ قَوْلًا مِّن رَّبٍّ رَّحِيمٍ
Transliteration:
Salāmun qawlan mir rabbir raḥīm.
Translation:
“Peace, a word from a Merciful Lord.”
2. Surah As-Saffat (37:77)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ نُوحٍ فِي الْعَالَمِينَ
Transliteration:
Salāmun ʿalā Nūḥin fī al-ʿālamīn.
Translation:
“Peace be upon Noah among all the worlds.”
3. Surah As-Saffat (37:109)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
Transliteration:
Salāmun ʿalā Ibrāhīm.
Translation:
“Peace be upon Abraham.”
4. Surah As-Saffat (37:120)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ مُوسَىٰ وَهَارُونَ
Transliteration:
Salāmun ʿalā Mūsā wa Hārūn.
Translation:
“Peace be upon Moses and Aaron.”
5. Surah As-Saffat (37:130)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ عَلَىٰ إِلْ يَاسِينَ
Transliteration:
Salāmun ʿalā Ilyāsīn.
Translation:
“Peace be upon Elias.”
6. Surah Az-Zumar (39:73)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ عَلَيْكُمْ طِبْتُمْ فَادْخُلُوهَا خَالِدِينَ
Transliteration:
Salāmun ʿalaykum ṭib’tum fadkhulūhā khālidīn.
Translation:
“Peace be upon you! You have done well, so enter it (Paradise) forever.”
7. Surah Al-Qadr (97:5)
Arabic:
سَلَامٌ هِيَ حَتَّىٰ مَطْلَعِ الْفَجْرِ
Transliteration:
Salāmun hiya ḥattā maṭlaʿil fajr.
Translation:
“Peace it is until the emergence of dawn.”
Salawat is an Arabic phrase that Muslims use to express veneration for the Prophet Muhammad. The word is derived from the Arabic word ṣalāh, which means “prayer” or “send blessings upon”. Muslims often recite salawat during their five daily prayers, and when the Prophet’s name is mentioned.
Here are some reasons why Muslims recite salawat:
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To seek blessings
The Qur’an calls on believers to seek blessings on the Prophet in Surah 33, Ayah 56.
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To honor the Prophet
Reciting salawat is a way to honor the Prophet, his religion, and his Shariah.
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To establish a spiritual connection
Salawat is a way to establish a spiritual connection between Muslims and the Guardians of their affairs.
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To increase closeness to the Prophet
Some believe that reciting salawat can increase closeness to the Prophet and lead to forgiven sins.
Some say that the best time to recite salawat is on Fridays, and that Allah responds ten times to salawat recited on a normal day. Allama Al-Muttaqi Al-Hindi suggested reciting at least a thousand salawat daily.
The full version of the salawat you’re looking for is:
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa baarik ala Sayyidina wa Mawlana Muhammadin wa ala aalihi Muhammadin adada kamaalillah wa kamaa yaleequ bi kamaalih
This salawat, known as As-Salat al-Kamaaliyyah (The Perfect Prayer), can be translated as:
“O Allah, bestow Your blessings, peace, and grace upon our Master Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, to the number of Allah’s perfection and as befits His perfection.”
It’s worth noting that there are many variations of salawat, each with slight differences in wording but similar meanings. The one you provided is a close variation of this widely recognized form.
ration:
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa baarik `ala Sayyidina wa Asaadina wa Sanadina wa Nabiyyina Muhammadin wa `ala aalihi Muhammadin.
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa baarik `ala Sayyidina wa `ala noorin hudaa Muhammadin wa `aalihi `adada kamaalillah wa kamaa yaleequ bi kamaalih.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا وَأَسَادِنَا وَسَنَدِنَا وَنَبِيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِهِ مُحَمَّدٍ.(x2)اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا وَعَلَى آلِهِ مُحَمَّدٍ عَدَدَ كَمَالِ اللَّهِ وَكَمَا يَلِيقُ بِكَمَالِهِ.(x3)اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا وَعَلَى نُورِ الْهُدَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ عَدَدَ كَمَالِ اللَّهِ وَكَمَا يَلِيقُ بِكَمَالِهِ.(x2)