اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
O Allah, bestow Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You bestowed Your blessings upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bestow Your favors upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You bestowed Your favors upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahim wa 'ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammad, kama barakta 'ala Ibrahim wa 'ala ali Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid.
When to Read
This dua, specifically the Salawat (sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ), is traditionally recited during the Tashahhud in the final sitting of any obligatory or voluntary prayer. While not directly a dua *for* remembering Mi'raj, reciting the Salawat invites the remembrance of all the Prophet's ﷺ magnificent experiences, including his miraculous journey of Mi'raj, into our hearts during prayer. It's a moment to connect with him ﷺ and reflect on his divine mission.
How to Read
Recite this dua in the final sitting of your prayer (Tashahhud) after reciting the attestation of faith (Shahada). Maintain a state of humility and reverence. Imagine yourself in the presence of Allah and His Messenger ﷺ. Focus on the meaning of the blessings you are invoking, acknowledging the Prophet's ﷺ esteemed status and his role in conveying Allah's message to us. It is a beautiful way to internalize the immense journey he undertook for our guidance.
Virtues & Benefits
Reciting Salawat in prayer is one of the most significant acts of worship we can perform. The Prophet ﷺ himself said: 'The miser is the one who, when I am mentioned in his presence, does not send blessings upon me.' (Tirmidhi, graded Sahih). When we send blessings upon him ﷺ, we are fulfilling a command of Allah (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56: 'Indeed, Allah confers blessings upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessings upon him and ask [Allah] for peace upon him'). By invoking these blessings, we invite Allah's mercy and forgiveness, elevate our own status, and draw closer to the Prophet ﷺ, which inherently includes reflecting on his profound experiences like the Mi'raj.
Source & Authentication
The Tashahhud is narrated in several ways, but the core components involving the Salawat are consistent. For example, in Sahih al-Bukhari 6358, Ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him) narrated the Tashahhud as: 'All compliments, prayers and pure things are for Allah. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and also the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be on us and on the slaves of Allah, righteousness. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and His Messenger.' (Tashahhud in prayer). Later versions and other narrations include the specific phrasing of the Salawat mentioned above, as in Sahih Muslim 405, where the Companions asked the Prophet ﷺ how to send blessings upon him, and he taught them the exact wording. This act of sending blessings is a fundamental part of acknowledging his ﷺ prophethood and his pivotal role in our faith, which includes his extraordinary Mi'raj.