Salawat

' (صَلَوَات; صَلَاة) or '  is an Islamic complimentary Arabic phrase which contains veneration for Muhammad. This phrase is usually expressed by Muslims as part of their five daily prayers (usually during the ) and also when Muhammad's name is mentioned.

is a plural form of (صَلَاة) and from the triliteral root of ṣ-l-w (the letters, ص ل و) which literally means 'prayer' or 'send blessings upon'.

Some Arabic philologists suggest that the meaning of the word varies depending on who uses the word and to whom it is used for.

Significance
In Islam, when a Muslim or Islamic angels recite, it means they are sending it to the prophet and are showing Allah their respect for Muhammad, while when the same is sending upon prophet by Allah himself, it means he is blessed by Allah. "When Muhammad sends upon the believers, it indicates his prayer for their welfare, blessing and salvation."

Muhammad was also reported saying: "The meanest person is he who does not invoke upon me when my name is mentioned in his presence."

Ibn Asakri transmitted from al-Hasan bin Ali that Muhammad said: "Invoke more upon me, for your invocation is conducive to your sins being forgiven. And pray for me a high status and intercession, for surely my intercession will plead in your favour before Allah."

According to Ja'far al-Sadiq, Muhammad said: "All supplications to Allah will remain in a veil from the sky until a is sent to Mohammad PBUH and his Household." In another tradition, Ja'far al-Sadiq was quoted that: "Whoever sends on the Prophet PBH and his Household means 'I am standing on the promise that I gave when Allah asked me, 'Am I not your lord? And I answered yes you are.'"

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One recommended by Muhammad is:

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Muhammad was also reported to have said: "Do not invoke incomplete upon me". His asked him: "What is incomplete ?" He replied them: "When you say: 'O Allah, send blessing to Muhammad' and then stop on that. Rather say: ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ 'O Allah! send Your blessing to Muhammad and the progeny of Muhammad."

Variants of
There are several variant phrases of that may be used. The most common phrases are:

Supposed benefits
It is said that whoever sends 10 upon Muhammad and his household will be sent a thousand  by God and his angels, and whoever sends 1,000  upon Muhammad and his household will not be affected by the fire of hell.

Sending upon Muhammad and his progeny is said to pave the way for his intercession on the day of judgement, serve as a compensation for sins, and to be the most weighty deed on the scale of deeds. upon Muhammad and his households is said to lead to the affection of God and his messenger, to purify deeds, and to serve as the light in the grave, As-Sirāt bridge and Paradise.

is said to be one of the best deeds on Friday, and is said to lighten and open the heart.

Reciting aloud is said to vanish hypocrisy, and continuous recitation of  is said to fulfil one's worldly and heavenly wants (supplication).