Benefits of reciting Ṣalawāt The following benefits are related by various scholars and have been derived from multiple Hadith. Benefits of Salawat. Salawat is a special Arabic phrase, which contains the salutation upon the prophet of Islam. [Bukhari #935] Assalamu alaikum, after learning about the virtues of sending salawat upon the prophet peace and blessing be upon him, I felt inspired to dedicate a post to it.

After that, recite the Salawat upon me, for Allah sends ten blessings upon the one who recites Salawat upon me.

This kind of phrase is usually expressed by Muslims in their five daily prayers and also when the name of Muhammad had been mentioned. I’ve read many posts of Muslims sharing their stories of opened doors and answered duas that they experienced when they made a conscious effort to send salawat upon the Prophet peace and blessing be upon him. Allah’s Messenger (ﷺ) talked about Friday and said, “There is an opportune time on Friday and if a Muslim gets it while praying and asks something from Allah, then Allah will definitely meet his demand.” And he (the Prophet) pointed out the shortness of that time with his hands. He would go to Makkah al-Mukarramah every Friday to perform tawāf of the Kabah. Salawat in the universe: The entire universe is asking the blessings for the Prophet. And then recite the Dua prescribed after Adhan (Allahuma Rabba Hadhihi al-Da’wati Tammati…).” (4) Recite Salawat excessively on Friday. Whoever had invoked more SALAWAAT upon me will be closest to me”. The Prophet (PBUH) said: “Recite Salawat upon me excessively on Friday. ... “ Invoke more SALAWAAT upon me on every Friday, the SALAWAAT from my ummah is presented to me on every Friday.