The Deep Meaning and Importance of the “Allahümme salli ala ruhi seyyidina muhammedin fil ervah” Salawat
Salawat is an important act of worship in Islam. Literally, it’s the plural form of the word ‘salat’ and refers to the prayers made when mentioning the name of our Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) – Hz. Muhammed Mustafa (sallâllâhu aleyhi ve sellem). Salawat elevate the honor of the Prophet, express our love for him, and serve as a means to gain Allah’s pleasure.
The importance of this act of worship is also mentioned in the Holy Quran:
“Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet -peace and blessings be upon him-. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with a greeting of peace!” (Al-Ahzab, 56)
Our Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) also provided important information on this subject in his hadiths:
“The one who sends the most salawat and greetings to me is the closest of you to me.” (Tirmizi, Vitr, 21/484)
Allahümme Salli Ala Ruhi Seyyidina Muhammedin Fil Ervah Salawat
Arabic
Arabic Text
Recitation:
Recitation of the Salawat
Allahumme salli wa sellim alâ rûhi seyyidinâ Muhammedin fil ervâhi Wa salli wa sellim alâ cesedihi fil ecsâdi Wa salli wa sellim alâ kabrihi fil kubûri Wa salli wa sellim alâ ismihî fil esmei
Meaning:
Meaning of the Salawat
O Allah! Send blessings and peace upon the soul of our Master Muhammad in the realm of souls.
O Allah! Send blessings and peace upon his body in the realm of bodies.
O Allah! Send blessings and peace upon his grave in the realm of graves.
O Allah! Send blessings and peace upon his name in the realm of names.