((اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى نَبَيِّنَا مُحَمَّدٍ)) (عشرَ مرَّاتٍ).
Allaahumma salli wa sallim 'alaa Nabiyyinaa Muhammadin[ten times]
‘O Allaah, send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.’ [ten times]
Source & authenticity
Source: Hisn al-Muslim · Reference: Hisn al-Muslim 27
Translation: Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), Sa'id al-Qahtani — see site-wide attribution
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Context & meaning
The request in this sentence is not made for the one saying it. Two things are asked — prayers and peace — and both are asked for the Prophet Muhammad rather than for the speaker or for anyone close to him. The possessive used is plural, our Prophet, so even the relationship it names is a shared one rather than a personal claim.
When & how to recite
The chapter places this in both the morning and the evening. The Arabic text marks it to be said ten times.
Reflection
Every other wording gathered in this chapter asks something for the one reciting. This one directs its entire request outward, toward a person it names, and keeps nothing back for the speaker.
About these notesThe notes above explain the wording of the supplication as it is translated on this page. They add no commentary, history or ruling beyond it.
Common questions
How many times should it be said?
A count is written into the text — ten times.
Where does this dua come from?
The citation carried by our record is Hisn al-Muslim 27:98.
What do these words mean?
In translation: “‘O Allaah, send prayers and peace upon our Prophet Muhammad.’ [ten times]” The request in this sentence is not made for the one saying it.
How is this pronounced?
Read without Arabic letters it is: “Allaahumma salli wa sallim 'alaa Nabiyyinaa Muhammadin[ten times]”
At what point is it recited?
The chapter places this in both the morning and the evening. Every other wording gathered in this chapter asks something for the one reciting.