833. Hadith on Sending Salat for Forgiveness

Ubayy ibn ka'b (RA) said: "I said: 'O Messenger of Allah! Indeed I say very much Salat for you. How much of my Salat should I make for you?' He (ﷺ) said: 'As you wish.'" [He said:] "I said: 'A fourth?' He (ﷺ) said: 'As you wish. But if you add more it would be better for you.' I said: 'Then half?' He (ﷺ) said: 'As you wish. And if you add more it would be better [for you].'" [He said:] "I said: 'Then two-thirds? 'He (ﷺ) said: 'As you wish, but if you add more it would be better for you.' I said: 'Should I make all of my Salat for you?' He (ﷺ) said: 'Then your problems would be solved and your sins would be forgiven.'

This hadith tell us to increase sending prayers upon the Prophet. Only authentically proved prayers from the Quran and Sunnah should be recited in this regard.

ReferenceSahih (Albani). Tirmidhi: 2457

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Your sins get wiped away and your rank gets lifted up. It’s something that every Muslim is told to do as much as they can. When you send salawat on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, you get big rewards in both this life and the next. Plus, it helps you feel closer to Allah and keeps your heart at peace.

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