The summary of ‘The Meaning of Sending Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ | Ep. 7 | Deeper into Dhikr with Dr. Omar Suleiman’

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The video emphasizes the importance of sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), highlighting the rewards and benefits such as good deeds, status elevation, and Allah's response. It explains how sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet is essential for Muslims and stresses the profound impact he had as the messenger of Islam. Sending salutations to the Prophet is described as a means to spiritual growth, forgiveness of sins, and drawing closer to him in the afterlife. Scholars recommend sending salawat regularly throughout the day as a way to express love for the Prophet, receive blessings in life, and have prayers answered by replacing some worldly supplications with blessings upon the Prophet. The ultimate goal is to attain a praiseworthy station through continuous invocation of blessings upon the Prophet.

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In this segment of the video, it is explained that sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has numerous rewards and benefits in terms of good deeds, status elevation, and Allah’s response. The importance of sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet is emphasized for Muslims, highlighting the honor and love he holds. It is mentioned that even if one were to send blessings equivalent to every breath given by Allah, it would not fulfill the Prophet’s right upon us. The duty to send blessings is reiterated, acknowledging the profound impact the Prophet had as the messenger of Islam and the importance of continuously doing so.

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In this segment of the video, it is explained that when individuals send their peace and blessings (Salam) upon the Prophet Muhammad (sallallahu alaihi wasallam), the angels gather these prayers from around the world and present them to the Prophet through divine means. Allah, in turn, sends blessings upon those who remember and praise the Prophet, raising them in status, forgiving sins, and entering good deeds in their book. Not sending salutations upon the Prophet is likened to being stingy with oneself and missing out on these blessings and opportunities to draw closer to him in the afterlife. The hadith emphasizes the importance of frequently sending salutations to the Prophet for one’s spiritual growth and closeness to him on the Day of Judgment.

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In this segment of the video, the importance and significance of sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) are emphasized. The act of sending salawat is mentioned to be a crucial part of expressing love for the Prophet. It is recommended to send salawat in the morning, evening, on Fridays, during Salah, and in Dua. A narration is shared where a companion asked about dedicating their entire supplication to sending salawat, and the Prophet mentioned that doing so would lead to freedom from worries and forgiveness of sins. Sending salawat is highlighted as a means to receive blessings in life, and scholars provide various reasons for its significance, including the idea of interceding for others and the benefits it brings to the supplicant.

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In this segment of the video, it discusses the importance of sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). It emphasizes that replacing some of your worldly supplications with sending salawat (blessings) upon the Prophet may lead to your prayers being answered. The video highlights the continuous benefits and blessings of sending salawat, stating that angels pray for you as long as you are sending salutations to the Prophet. Increasing the frequency of sending salawat is seen as a way to elevate one’s spiritual station with Allah. The ultimate goal is to attain a praiseworthy station by constantly sending blessings upon the Prophet.

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