Salatul Ibrahimiyyah in Arabic, Transliteration, Meaning & Benefits

Salawat (singular) refers to the divine blessings invoked upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Salatul Ibrahimiyyah is a specific expression of these blessings, which Muslims recite during their five daily prayers, particularly during the tashahhud, and also when the Prophet’s name is mentioned.

Let’s explore the meaning and significance of sending salaat upon Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

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Salatul Ibrahim in Arabic Text

Here is Salatul Ibrahimiyyah in Arabic text

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيم إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Salat Al Ibrahimiyyah Transliteration

The transliteration of Salat Ibrahimiyyah is Allaahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheema, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma baarik ‘alaa Muhammadin wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheema, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed.

Salatul Ibrahimiyyah Meaning In English

Salatul Ibrahimiyyah in English means O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.

Salah and Salam: Understanding Their Significance

Salah refers to the merciful praise and honor bestowed upon the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) among the exalted assembly of angels. Salam, on the other hand, means protection from all harm and evil.

Additionally, Salah implies honoring the Prophet (SAW) both in this world and the hereafter.

In this world, Allah honor him (SAW) by:

Elevating his mention
Granting victory to his din (religion)
Preserving his shari’ah (law)

In the hereafter, Allah honor him(SAW) by:

Rewarding him abundantly
Accepting his succession on behalf of his ummah (community)
Granting him the loftiest station of glory (maqam mahmud)

Sending abundant salah upon the Messenger of Allah (SAW) is a manifestation of our love, reverence, and obedience to him. He was sent as a mercy for mankind and constantly remembered and worried about us.

The Prophet (SAW) wept and invoked Allah, saying, “O Allah! My ummah, my ummah!” Allah sent Jibril with the glad tidings, “Muhammad, surely we will please you in regards to your ummah and we will not cause you grief.” (Muslim)

In every salah, the Prophet (SAW) asked Allah to forgive us. (Ibn Hibbān) He missed us and yearned to see us, saying, “I wish to see my brothers!” When the companions asked if they were not his brothers, he replied, “You are my companions, but my brothers are those who have not yet come into the world. I will welcome them at the Hawdh (fountain).” (Nasa’i)

On the Day of Judgement, while other messengers will say, “Myself, myself,” the Messenger of Allah (SAW) will be given the opportunity to ask and will say, “My ummah, my ummah.” Unlike other messengers who had their exclusive du’a’ accepted for them in this world, the Messenger reserved his du’a’ for us and will intercede for us on the Day of Judgement. (Bukhari)

The Messenger of Allah (SAW) said, “Among the strongest in love for me in my ummah will be those who will come after me. Every one of them will wish to catch a glimpse of me even at the cost

Benefits of Salatul Ibrahim

Salatul Ibrahim offers numerous benefits, including:

Following Allah’s command and conforming to His practice of sending blessings upon the Prophet (SAW).
Compliance with the angels who send blessings, resulting in:
Allah bestowing ten blessings upon the servant
The servant’s level being raised by ten levels
Ten good deeds being written for the servant
The servant’s ten sins being forgiven
Dua is accepted
The Prophet’s intercession
A means for forgiveness of sins
Allah providing for the servant
Closeness to the Prophet on the Day of Judgement
Reward of charity
A means of fulfillment of your needs
Allah and His angels bestowing their blessings on the servant, leading to:
A cleansing and purification method
Glad tidings of Paradise before death
Protection from the Day of Judgment’s terrors
A way to bring blessings to the gathering and avoid regret on the Day of Judgment
A method of avoiding poverty and being described as a miser
Protection from the curse of the Prophet
A source of light on the Sirat
Protection against heart hardness
Allah bestowing positive praise on the servant
A wellspring of blessings for the servant
A way to receive Allah’s mercy
A way to love the Prophet indefinitely
A means of guidance and a ‘living’ heart
The servant’s name being presented to the Prophet
The servant’s feet being firm on the Sirat
Fulfilling a small portion of the Prophet’s right