Detailed Description
The greatest source of blessings and mercy (Salat & Salam) for the Muslim and for all of mankind is Muhammad, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), sent as a Mercy to the Worlds. Muslims, as the most privileged recipients of this mercy, are required to invoke blessings (salat) upon him, and doing so holds great reward; the Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “Whoever sends one blessing upon me, Allah will send ten blessings upon him” (Muslim). Abu Muhammad al-Marjani says, “Your invoking blessings upon him is in reality praying for yourself since the benefits of it are returning to you.” According to the hadith master, Shams al-Din al-Sakhawi, the benefits of sending blessings on Allah’s Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace) are numerous: Allah, His angels, and His Messenger send mercy upon the one who invokes blessings. Such a person’s wrongdoings are expiated, his good deeds increased and purified, and his status elevated. Whoever makes it his complete regimen by day and night, both his worldly and otherworldly matters are taken care of. He is shown his abode in Paradise before his death, his wealth is increased, and more than one hundred needs of his are fulfilled . . . This short manual consists of fifty invocations of blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace), most transmitted from the Messenger s himself. It also includes another ninety-nine invocations, composed by Shaykh Yusuf Motala, which beautifully couple the Names of Allah with attributes of His Beloved Messenger (Allah bless him and give him peace). Set out in vowelled Arabic script, with facing English translation, this handy edition also includes transliteration for ease of use.Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the purpose of the book "Salat & Salam"?
It serves as a manual containing invocations of blessings (Salat) and peace (Salam) upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, highlighting their significance and rewards in Islam.
2. What kind of prayers are included in this book?
It includes fifty invocations mostly transmitted from the Prophet ﷺ himself, plus ninety-nine composed invocations combining Allah's Names with the Prophet's ﷺ attributes.
3. Is the book only in English?
No, the manual provides the invocations in vowelled Arabic script, alongside facing English translation and transliteration for ease of recitation.
4. Who compiled and translated this collection of Salawat?
It's a compilation from various scholars like al-Sakhawi and Shaykh Yusuf Motala, translated into English by Shaykh Dr Abdur-Rahman Ibn Yusuf Mangera.
5. What are the benefits of reciting Salat and Salam mentioned?
Sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ is described as a source of mercy, expiation for sins, increase in good deeds, and elevation of status.
6. Who published "Salat & Salam: In Praise of Allah’s Most Beloved"?
This book is published by White Thread Press.
7. Is this book suitable for daily recitation?
As a manual of invocations, it is well-suited for Muslims looking to incorporate the recitation of blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ into their daily spiritual practice.