S'ad said: Allah has commanded us to bless you.

S'ad said: Allah has commanded us to bless you. Messenger of Allah! But how should we bless you? He (the narrator) said: The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) kept quiet (and we were so much perturbed over his silence) that we wished we had not asked him. The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) then said: (For blessing me) say:" 0 Allah, bless Muhammad and the members of his household as Thou didst bless the members of Ibrahim's household.

Grant favours to Muhammad and the members of his household as Thou didst grant favours to the members of the household of Ibrahim in the world. Thou art indeed Praiseworthy and Glorious" ; and salutation as you know. Reference: o Sahih Muslim, Book 004, Number 0803 - Book of Prayers - (English version) o Sahih Muslim, Page 159, Number 405-65, Book: Al-Salat - (Arabic version) Ibn Abi Laila reported: Ka'b b.

'Ujra met me and said: Should I not offer you a present (and added): The Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came to us and we said: We have learnt how to invoke peace upon you; (kindly tell us) how we should bless you. He (the Holy Prophet) said: Say: "O Allah: bless Muhammad and his family as Thou didst bless the family of Ibrahim.

Verily Thou art Praiseworthy and Glorious, O Allah." Reference: o Sahih Muslim, Book 004, Number 0804 - Book of Prayers - (English version) o Sahih Muslim, Page 159, Number 405-66, Book: Al-Salat - (Arabic version) Narrated Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila: Ka'b bin Ujrah met me and said, "Shall I not give you a present I got from the Prophet?" 'Abdur-Rahman said, "Yes, give it to me." I said, "We asked Allah's Apostle saying, 'O Allah's Apostle!

How should one (ask Allah to) send blessings on you, the members of the family, for Allah has taught us how to salute you (in the prayer)?' He said, 'Say: O Allah! Send Your Mercy on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad, as You sent Your Mercy on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious. O Allah!

Send Your Blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent your Blessings on Abraham and on the family of Abraham, for You are the Most Praise-worthy, the Most Glorious.'" Reference: o Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 55, Number 589 - Book of The Prophets - (English version) o Sahih Bukhari, Page 711, Number 3370, Book: al-Anbiya' - (Arabic version) Narrated Ka'b bin Ujra: It was said, "O Allah's Apostle!