FatwaFederal TerritoriesEthics, Remembrance & Supplication
AL-KAFI #1274: MAKSUD SELAWAT DAN SALAM KEPADA RASULULLAH SAW
What is the meaning and essence of sending blessings (salawat) and peace (salam) upon the Prophet Muhammad SAW?
Short answer
Based on verse 56 of Surah al-Ahzab, Allah's salawat upon the Prophet means mercy, honouring and praise, while the angels' salawat is a prayer seeking mercy for him.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Date
- Status
- Opinion (irsyad)
- Series
- Al-Kafi li al-Fatawi
- Topic
- Ethics, Remembrance & Supplication
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Based on verse 56 of Surah al-Ahzab, Allah's salawat upon the Prophet means mercy, honouring and praise, while the angels' salawat is a prayer seeking mercy for him. Believers are commanded to send salawat and salam, including when visiting the Prophet's grave or remembering him. The word salam carries three meanings: safety, the divine name al-Salam who grants protection, and submission and obedience to him.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Abu Bakar al-Qusyairi berkata: Selawat daripada Allah yang diberikan kepada selain Nabi adalah bermaksud rahmat. Manakala selawat Allah kepada Nabi adalah satu bentuk pemuliaan dan tambahan pangkat kepada Baginda.
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How to cite
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Federal Territories Mufti Office. “AL-KAFI #1274: MAKSUD SELAWAT DAN SALAM KEPADA RASULULLAH SAW”, 3 June 2019. https://muftiwp.gov.my/ms/artikel/al-kafi-li-al-fatawi/3457-al-kafi-1274-maksud-selawat-dan-salam-kepada-rasulullah-saw. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/meaning-of-salawat-and-salam-upon-prophet/