As-salamu alaykum wa rahmatullah,
I’m excited to share the first post on this blog, and I thought it would be fitting to start with a small but meaningful question many people ask — why do Muslims say “Peace be upon him” when they mention the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ or other prophets?
The Answer:
Muslims say “Peace be upon him” (Arabic: عليه السلام or ﷺ) out of respect and love for the prophets, especially Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It’s also a command from Allah in the Qur’an:
“Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, send blessings upon him and peace.”
(Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56)
Transliteration:
Inna Allāha wa malā'ikatahu yuṣallūna ʿala al-nabiyy. Yā ayyuhā alladhīna āmanū ṣallū ʿalayhi wa sallimū taslīmā.
✅ Urdu Translation:
بے شک اللہ اور اُس کے فرشتے نبی (ﷺ) پر درود بھیجتے ہیں۔ اے ایمان والو! تم بھی اُن پر درود و سلام بھیجا کرو۔
— (Surah Al-Ahzab, Ayah 56)
Saying this is a form of du‘a (supplication), and it brings reward. It’s a way to honor the prophets and remind ourselves of their noble role.
Why This Matters:
This small phrase reflects a big part of Islamic belief — love and respect for those chosen by Allah to guide humanity.
Do you say it in Arabic or English? Do you have to say it every time? We'll cover that in an upcoming post, inshaAllah.
What question should we explore next?
Drop it in the comments or send a message.
Jazakum Allahu khayran for reading.
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