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THE PRAISED ONE

THAT Allah and angels send blessings upon the Prophet Muḥammad (peace be upon him) (al-Aḥzāb 33: 56) points to his exalted status. The Qur’ān directs us: “Believers, send blessings on him” (al-Aḥzāb 33: 56). It also indicates that Allah praises him and blesses his mission. Allah has exalted his name and fame. His name figures along with Allah in the credal statement of Islam: and in acts of devotional worship by billions of Muslims. This again shows how widely he is praised.

Muslims have immense love and respect for Him. Little wonder then that according to The Columbia Encyclopaedia, Muḥammad is the most common given name in the world. More than 150 million males presently bear this name. All this underscores Muslims’ tremendous admiration for him. More significantly, it brings out the truth that he has been the most praised person in the annals of history.

We should recite ṣalawāt (benediction) as much as possible, particularly when his name is mentioned. This brings immense rewards from Allah.

From Sūrah Āl ʿImrān 3:144