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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad

A concise formula of prayer upon the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), meaning: O Allah, send down Your prayer and mercy upon Your prophet Muhammad.
When to say it? When mentioning the Prophet ﷺ, after the adhan and on Friday

Related terms: Allahumma Salli ala Muhammad

اللهم صل وسلم على نبينا محمد
Allahumma Salli wa Sallim ala Nabiyyina Muhammad
اللهم آمين
Allahumma Amin
اللهم اغفر لي
Allahumma Ghfir Li
اللهم ارحمني
Allahumma Irhamni
اللهم اهدني
Allahumma Ihdini
اللهم عافني
Allahumma Afini
The complete formula for blessings on the Prophet →
بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 21.9 / 29.5
Illumination 52%
New moon in 8 days
سبحان الله Glory be to Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ