should we say 'sallallaahu alayhi wasallam' or 'sallallaahu alayhi wa alehi wasallam' ?

3 Jun 2006 · 7 Jumada I 1427 AH1 min readFatwa 14292English

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should we say 'sallallaahu alayhi wasallam' or 'sallallaahu alayhi wa alehi wasallam' ? Is the latter correct/more virtuous or is it innovation?

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Both forms of Salaat and Salawaat (peace and salutations) are correct. The second has an addition of the family of Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] and is more virtuous.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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