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him is more than just a demand of altruism; it is incumbent uponus as an expression of our loyalty to him. His favors and generosity

upon us are more than can be enumerated, and as such, we are eter-nally grateful and indebted to himfor his efforts in calling human-

ity to the straight path, thereby attaining everlasting felicity.

Unlike praising others, invoking blessings on the Messenger ofAllh holds great reward for the suppliant. Te Messenger

said, Whoever sends one blessing upon me, Allh will send tenblessings upon him (Muslim). Terefore, even though we may not

be inherently altruistic, doing this simply for our own benefit is stillhighly desirable. Ab Muammad al-Marjn says, Your invoking

blessings upon him is, in reality, praying for yourself, since the ben-efits of it are returning to you (Al-Qawl al-Bad). Sending bless-

ings upon him firmly establishes love for him in ones heart, causingit to improve and expand. Love for him is one of the necessary com-

ponents of faith, without which it remains incomplete. Te more aservant remembers him, evokes his presence in his heart, and recalls

his beautiful characteristics and qualities, the more his love and long-ing for him will grow, until it fills the expanse of his heart. Abdullh

ibn Mas drelates that the Messenger of Allhsaid, Te clos-est to me on the Day of Judgment will be the one who invokes bless-

ings upon me most abundantly (Tirmidh). Many other benefits ofsending blessings upon the Prophet have been explained in the

sacred sources and from the personal experiences of the scholars and

saints. Te adth master Shams al-Dn al-Sakhw (d. /)

mentions a number of these benefits in his Al-Qawl al-Bala l-abb al-Shaf(Te Eloquent Word Concerning

on the Beloved Intercessor), some of which are provided

Allh, His angels, and His Messenger send mercy on the on

blessings. Such a persons wrongdoings are expiated, hiincreased and purified, and his status elevated. Te ble

selves] seek forgiveness for him and his sins are forgiven. A

equivalent to Mount Uhud] of reward is allotted for him. H

weighed by a perfect scale on the Day of Judgment. For wh

his complete regimen by day and night, both his worldly and

matters are taken care of, and his wrongdoings are wiped aw

rior to freeing slaves and a source of protection from turmoi

Judgment. Te Messenger of Allhwill testify on his beh

of Judgment, and his intercession will be guaranteed for h

protected from the wrath of Allh, gain a place in the shade

of Allh, and the pan of his good deeds will be heavier in

will be honored with presence at the watering place (aw), p

thirst on the Day of Judgment, and will cross the bridge w

is shown his abode in Paradise before his death, his wealt

and more than a hundred needs of his are fulfilled. Sendin

the adornment of a gathering. It removes the hardships o

the suppliant gains closeness to the Messenger of Allh .

the suppliant benefit through this act, but so does his proge

assistance against his enemies, purifies the heart from hypo


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. O Allh, bless Your servant and Messenger, Muammad,

as You blessed the family of Ibrhm, and favor Muammad

and the family of Muammad as You favored the family of

Ibrhm.

. O Allh, bless the Unlettered Prophet Muammad andthe family of Muammad as You blessed Ibrhm, and favor

the Unlettered Prophet Muammad as You favored Ibrhm,

for You are truly the Most Praiseworthy and Noble.

. O Allh, bless Your servant and Messenger, the Unlettered

Prophet Muammad, and the family of Muammad. O Allh,

bless Muammad and the family of Muammad, with bless-ings that are the source of Your pleasure [with him], a reward

for him, and a fulfillment of his rights. Grant him a seat near

You, an excellent and exalted degree, and the worthy station

You have promised him. Grant him a fitting reward on our

behalf, and grant him the best return You have granted any

prophet on behalf of his people or any messenger on behalf of

his nation, and bless all his brethren among the prophets and

righteous, O Most Merciful of the merciful.


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In the name of Allh, Most Beneficent, Most Merciful.

He is Allh besides whom there is no god.

Most Beneficent! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet, the

clear proof.

Most Merciful! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet mostgraceful.

Sovereign! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet most piousand chaste.

Most Holy! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet mostpurified.

Giver of Peace! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet, thehaven.

Guardian of Faith! Your blessings and peace on the Prophetherald of truth.

Protector! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet, the helper.

Almighty! Your blessings and peace on the Prophet most cogent.

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