833. Virtues of reciting salutation upon prophet (ﷺ)
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.
Related Duas:
To ward off the deception of the Obstinate Shaytans
When slaughtering or sacrificing an animal
Dua for saving the eyes, ears, tongue and heart from evil
When surprised
Excellence of sending prayers upon the Prophet (ﷺ)
Upon hearing an ass bray or dogs barking
Dua for protecting from shirk
Expressing gratitude to the benefactor
Dua to seek protection from unlawful desires
A very beautiful Dua or Dhikr
Protect mind from affection towards sins
Dua for holding oneself in obedience to Allah