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Ṣalawāt (صلوات) is a special Arabic phrase, containing a salutation upon the [[Prophet of Islam]] (s), which Muslims say in the [[ | '''Ṣalawāt''' (صلوات) is a special Arabic phrase, containing a salutation upon the [[Prophet of Islam]] (s), which Muslims say in the [[Tashahhud]] of [[ritual prayer]], and also when hearing or uttering the name of [[Prophet Muhammad (s)]]. In addition to the holy Quran (ayah 56 of the surah [[al-Ahzab]]), many hadiths have stressed delivering this salutation. | ||
Muslims believe that Salawat shows one's respect to the Prophet (s), and generates Divine reward in the other world, as well as positive worldly results. Besides, it has a lofty position in common Islamic culture of many countries, in which Muslims relate Salawat on various occasions as an expression of happiness in festivals, or a blessed and auspicious start for their works. | Muslims believe that Salawat shows one's respect to the Prophet (s), and generates Divine reward in the other world, as well as positive worldly results. Besides, it has a lofty position in common Islamic culture of many countries, in which Muslims relate Salawat on various occasions as an expression of happiness in festivals, or a blessed and auspicious start for their works. | ||
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Some effects of Salawat mentioned in hadiths are as: | Some effects of Salawat mentioned in hadiths are as: | ||
# Compensation for [[sins]], | |||
# The most weighty deed on the [[scale of deeds]], | |||
# Opening the gates of heaven and wiping sins, | |||
# Causing nearness to, and affection of God, | |||
# Saying Salawat out loud vanishes hypocrisy, | |||
# The angels pray forgiveness for one who writes down Salawat, | |||
# Fulfillment of the supplication made following to Salawat, | |||
# Release from the fire of [[hell]], | |||
# Devoutly Salawat fulfills one's worldly and otherworldly supplications, | |||
# Generates the Salawat of God and angels upon the person, | |||
# Banishes evil persons, | |||
# The best of deeds on Fridays, | |||
# Visiting the [[promised Imam]] (a), | |||
# Opens up the gates of blessings, | |||
# The best supplication in [[Ka'ba]], the [[house of God]], | |||
# Purification of deeds, | |||
# The lighting of [[grave]], [[al-sirat bridge]], and [[paradise]], | |||
# Nearness to the Prophet on the resurrection day, | |||
# The reward of a collective call of Salawat is countless to the angels, | |||
# Lighting and opening of heart, | |||
# One of the best deeds, | |||
# Salawat as [[tasbih]] (rosary), [[tahlil]], and [[takbir]], | |||
# Salawat upon her highness [[Fatima al-Zahra]] (a) causes forgiveness of sins and joining the Prophet in heaven. | |||
===The Results of Disregarding Salawat=== | ===The Results of Disregarding Salawat=== | ||
* One who does not send Salawat upon the Prophet when hearing his name is regarded as miser, cruel, and remorseful on the resurrection day. | |||
* A supplication which is not preceded by Salawat would be restrained from ascending to heaven and fulfillment. | |||
===Incomplete Salawat=== | ===Incomplete Salawat=== | ||
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==Special Occasions== | ==Special Occasions== | ||
Salawat is recommended in many occasions. As stated in a hadith, Salawat is desirable in any occasion. Some important occasions are as: | Salawat is recommended in many occasions. As stated in a hadith, Salawat is desirable in any occasion. Some important occasions are as: | ||
* When God is mentioned: it is recommended that when God is mentioned, Salawat should be sent upon Muhammad and his family. | |||
* Following to ritual prayer: according to reliable hadiths, Salawat is of the most important [[dhikrs]] after ritual prayers, so as it is included in the three common prayers that are recommended after all ritual prayers. In the follow-ups particular to the Morning Prayer, it is recommended to say a hundred Salawats. It is also desirable to say the [[ayah of Salawat]] as a follow-up to [[Maqrib Prayer]]. A common tradition in Shi'a mosques is that following to each ritual prayer, the ayah of Salawat is recited, and then the prayers send three Salawats upon Muhammad and his family. | |||
* Following to a speech: as reported by some hadiths, sending Salawat after giving a speech is very desirable and effective. | |||
* After any prayer: it is recommended to include Salawat in the late phrases of any prayer, and according to some hadiths, it causes the fulfillment of the supplication. | |||
* Before other prophets: it is stated in some hadiths that, when mentioning the prophets of God, before sending a salutation upon them, a Salawat ought to be sent upon Muhammad and his family. | |||
* To recall what is forgotten: according to some hadiths, Salawat is an influential [[dhikr]] to recall what is forgotten, provided that it is completed by a Salawat upon the Prophet's (s) family. | |||
==Recitation of Salawat== | ==Recitation of Salawat== | ||
Recitation of Salawat means to send a certain number of Salawats, e.g. 100 or 14000 Salawats (a thousand for each of the [[fourteen infallibles]]). These numbers are not rooted in Quran or hadith sources, and are more generated from the recommendations of scholars or various cultures. Today, in some Shi'a communities, meetings are held as recitation of Salawat, and they are mostly held for a special supplication to be granted. In the book, 'Athar va barakat Salawat (the influences and blessings of Salawat)', a separate chapter is devoted to various methods of Salawat recitation. None of these methods are attributed to hadith sources. | Recitation of Salawat means to send a certain number of Salawats, e.g. 100 or 14000 Salawats (a thousand for each of the [[fourteen infallibles]]). These numbers are not rooted in Quran or hadith sources, and are more generated from the recommendations of scholars or various cultures. Today, in some Shi'a communities, meetings are held as recitation of Salawat, and they are mostly held for a special supplication to be granted. In the book, 'Athar va barakat Salawat (the influences and blessings of Salawat)', a separate chapter is devoted to various methods of Salawat recitation. None of these methods are attributed to hadith sources. | ||