Everytime you say [ﷺ]
By Hisham Abu Yusuf | 2026-10-07T17:41:08.179572+00:00 | Topic: Prophets | Masjid: Hisham Abu Yusuf
Summary
The Profound Meaning of Salawat
- Understanding the phrase 'ﷺ' (peace be upon him).
- The importance of sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad.
- It's more than just a customary phrase we utter.
Allah Mentions His Beloved Prophet
- Whenever you say 'اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّد'.
- Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala mentions the Prophet's name.
- This occurs amongst the angels guarding His throne in that very moment.
The Prophet Responds to Your Salutation
- Every time you say 'اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى مُحَمَّد'.
- Allah sends the Prophet's soul back to him.
- He responds directly to your salutation and greetings.
A Real Event in the Heavens
- This is not a simple word or a mere ritual.
- Something real and profound is happening in the heavens.
- Something real and significant is happening to the Prophet ﷺ.
Every Time You Say ﷺ
Whenever you say اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّد, Allah subhanahu wa ta'ala mentions the name of the Prophet peace be upon him amongst the angels that are guarding His throne in that moment.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى مُحَمَّد
And every time you say اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَى مُحَمَّد — and this, if you really stop for a moment and think about it, it will blow your mind — Allah sends his soul back to him to respond to your salutation.
Something real is happening in the heavens, and something real is happening to the Prophet ﷺ.
It is not a simple word that we learn as children and we just say. It is a conversation with Allah and His messenger.