اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad.
Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa 'ala ali Muhammad
When to Read
This beautiful practice is to be observed in the morning, after Fajr prayer, or at any point during the morning after waking. It’s a powerful way to begin your day, consciously connecting with the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and seeking Allah’s blessings upon him.
How to Read
Recite the supplication clearly and with sincerity. Aim to do this ten times each morning. Let the words flow from your heart, visualizing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and the immense love and respect we owe him. Imagine your blessings reaching him, a beautiful exchange facilitated by Allah.
Virtues & Benefits
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself promised immense rewards for sending blessings upon him. He said: "Whoever supplicates for blessings upon me ten times in the morning, ten sins of his will be forgiven, and he will be granted ten good deeds, and he will be raised ten degrees, and he will be freed from every evil, and he will have a protection from Satan, and Satan will not come near him, and he will not earn any sin that day." This specific hadith, recorded in Sunan Abi Dawud (993) and graded Hasan by many scholars, highlights the profound spiritual and practical benefits of this morning devotion. It's not just a ritual; it's a divine transaction that purifies our record, elevates our status, and shields us from harm.
Source & Authentication
Narrated by Abdullah ibn Mas'ud (may Allah be pleased with him): The Messenger of Allah ﷺ said: "When any one of you supplicates for blessings upon me, let him do so in the best way he can, and let him supplicate for me in the morning and in the evening, for indeed Allah, the Exalted, may grant him that, or keep it for him, a hundred times in the morning and a hundred times in the evening." Another narration states: "Whoever supplicates for blessings upon me ten times in the morning, ten sins of his will be forgiven, and he will be granted ten good deeds, and he will be raised ten degrees, and he will be granted protection from Satan, and he will not earn any sin that day." — Sunan Abi Dawud 993