Salawat

Salawat for Intercession (Shafa’ah)

September 7, 2026

Explanation

A short salawat recited with the intention of attaining the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

Dua Text

اَللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مَنْ خَتَمْتَ بِهِ الرِّسَالَةَ وَأَيَّدْتَهُ بِالنَّصْرِ وَالْكَوْثَرِ وَالشَّفَاعَةِ

Transliteration

Allahumma salli ‘ala man khatamta bihir-risalata wa ayyadtahu bin-nasri wal-kawthari wash-shafa’ah.

Meaning

O Allah! Send Your salat upon Muhammad, with whom You sealed prophethood, and whom You supported with Your help, the pool of Kawthar and the right of intercession.

What Is Asked in This Dua

In this salawat, the servant asks for salat upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ while remembering him with three qualities. First, he mentions that he is the last prophet, with whom Allah brought prophethood to an end. This is the expression, in the language of salawat, of the belief that the Prophet Muhammad is Allah’s final messenger.

Then the servant remembers the three things with which Allah supported the Prophet: help, the pool of Kawthar and the right of intercession. Allah’s help recalls his struggle in this world, the pool of Kawthar the honor granted to him in the Hereafter, and the right of intercession his compassion for his community. The source states that this salawat is recited with the intention of attaining the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. By mentioning his right of intercession while sending salat upon him, the servant expresses his hope of having a share in that intercession on the Day of Judgment.

When and How to Recite

The source mentions no specific time or number of recitations; it can be recited at any time, especially when sending salawat with the intention of attaining the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is fitting to repeat it after the prayers, on Friday and Thursday night (the night before Friday), or whenever one remembers during the day. Wudu is not required, though being in a state of wudu is virtuous. The essential thing is to reflect on its meaning and recite it while affirming from the heart that he is the final messenger and the intercessor; one can also ask for salat upon him with its meaning in one’s own language.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the Salawat for Intercession recited?

The source mentions no specific time; it is recited at any time, especially with the intention of attaining the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

What does the Salawat for Intercession mean?

It expresses asking for salat upon Muhammad, with whom Allah sealed prophethood and whom He supported with help, the pool of Kawthar and the right of intercession.

How many times is the Salawat for Intercession recited, is there a set number?

The source mentions no specific number; it can be recited once or repeated as much as one wishes.

Source

Majmu'at al-Ahzab, vol. 2, p. 328.

The text on this page was prepared by Dua Kitaplığı based on the work cited above. The Arabic text has been transcribed from the original with its vowel marks, and the transliteration in Latin letters and the English meaning are given separately. No virtue or number that does not appear in the source is added to this page. How do we prepare our content?

Published: 7 September 2026 · Last updated: 9 October 2026