Send peace and blessings upon the Prophet with As-Salatul-'Ibrahimiyyah

Scholars are of the opinion that Allah’s Blessing of His Prophet is a mercy that He Almighty bestows on him. Likewise, the angels’ prayers for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) are a means of seeking forgiveness for him, and the believers' seeking blessings for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) is a supplication for him. We are enjoined to pray to Allah to bestow more honor and mercy on His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him).

Various texts prove that Allah has bestowed on His Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) countless blessings, yet we are still enjoined to seek Allah’s Blessing for the Prophet. This is an expression of our love for the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) which is in turn an indication of our deep faith in Allah.

The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) says, "He who sends (Allah's) blessings upon me once, Allah will bless him ten times." (Reported by Muslim)

Although there is no specific formula for sending peace and blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). However, some scholars say that the best formula is the one mentioned in the following narration of al-Bukhari, that known as As-Salatul-'Ibrahimiyyah:

Allahumma salli ^ala Muhammad, wa ^ala 'Ali Muhammad, kama sallayta ^ala ‘Ibrahim, wa ^ala 'Ali ‘Ibrahim. ‘Innaka Hamidum Majid. Allahumma barik ^ala Muhammad, wa ^ala 'Ali Muhammad, kama barakta ^ala ‘Ibrahim, wa^ala 'Ali ‘Ibrahim. ‘Innaka Hamidum Majid.

"O Allah! Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious. O Allah! Send Your Blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent your Blessings on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious."


Reference: Islamonline.net