Dua: Excellence of Sending Prayers Upon the Prophet (ﷺ) (2 of 5)
Excellence of sending prayers upon the Prophet (ﷺ). Greetings, praise, thanks and more.
What is the dua for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ)?
One of the 5 duas for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ) in Hisn al-Muslim begins “--”, meaning “The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not make my grave a place of ritual celebration, but pray for Allah's blessings upon me, for…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/218, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Excellence of Sending Prayers Upon the Prophet (ﷺ) in Arabic
Transliteration
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Meaning in English
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not make my grave a place of ritual celebration, but pray for Allah's blessings upon me, for your blessings reach me from wherever you are.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Excellence of sending prayers upon the Prophet (ﷺ)”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/218.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ)?
One of the 5 duas for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ) in Hisn al-Muslim begins “--”, meaning “The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not make my grave a place of ritual celebration, but pray for Allah's blessings upon me, for…”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 2/218, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ) mean?
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Do not make my grave a place of ritual celebration, but pray for Allah's blessings upon me, for your blessings reach me from wherever you are.
How do you pronounce the dua for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ)?
The transliteration is: --
Where is the dua for excellence of sending prayers upon the prophet (ﷺ) reported?
Abu Dawud 2/218. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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