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Discover the meaning of the term sallallahou 'alayhi wa sallam (صلى الله عليه وسلم) in Islamic vocabulary.
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Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM
📖 1 min readThe prayer upon the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him), meaning: we ask Allah to exalt His prophet and grant him peace; it is among the greatest formulas of prayer upon him, said when he is mentioned (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him).
When to say it? When the Prophet's name is read, written or heard ; At all times, as remembrance of Allah