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Introduction: Blessings upon the Beloved of Allah
By Dervish Ahmed Munir
We place our hand upon our heart when we speak his most beautiful name, Muhammad, because he is the true human heart—the essence of our own mystical heart, hidden far behind the heart of life throbbing within the human breast. He is not in the desert of Arabia, but in the heart. Love him and you will love all persons abundantly. Fail to love him, and you will fail to love anyone truly. Love him who is the perfection of human love, and you will overflow with love for Allah, Who is the Source of love. Disappear with ecstatic love into the Prophet of Allah, and you will disappear into Allah in mystic union ... - Atom from the Sun of Knowledge, by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified
Salawat are the prayers of angels and humanity praising and invoking blessing upon the Prophet Muhammad, may he be exalted to the highest station of peace. Through this offering we bring blessings upon ourselves and upon all creation, for the entire creation is linked to the soul of Muhammad, the Center Pole of Light at the Heart of Manifest Being, the Crown of Creation, and the Ocean of Mercy for All the Worlds. We beseech Allah to offer him the peace and blessings so that they originate from the Source of All Blessedness. Whenever we mention the holy name of the Prophet we invoke blessings upon him: salallahu ‘alayhi wa sallim, 'Blessings and peace be upon him.' - Invitation to Union, by Shaykha Fariha al-Jerrahi, may Allah ever increase the Divine Love residing in her heart
The Prophet Muhammad, upon him be blessings and peace, would constantly bless his devoted lovers and visitors with his loving attention, especially when they came to his house to be in his holy presence. As his community grew, there were more and more people who longed to be close to him. He was too gentle to turn people away or to close even slightly the door of his generosity, even when he might have to sacrifice his privacy and family life. This continued until one day, Allah Most High, in His Love for Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, revealed through the Holy Qur’an that the lovers should always carefully honor the sanctity of his home. With this merciful protection of the tender humanity of the Prophet, upon him be blessings and peace, God also revealed to humanity the principle of salawat. This revelation gives us unconditional access: salawat are the perfect vehicles with which to express our love for the Prophet, and to commune intimately with his divine radiance at any time.
wa mala’ikatu yusalluna ‘ala-n-nabi
Allah and His angels send continuous blessings upon the sublime soul of the Prophet,
ya ayyuha-lladhina amanu sallu ‘alayhi wa sallamu taslima
O noble believers, so you as well should humbly and constantly request Divine Benediction for him, saluting him repeatedly with utmost love and respect.
- Transliteration of Holy Qur’an 33.56 and English interpretation from Atom
Shortly after these words from the Source of Love were revealed through the heart of the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, he mentioned to one of his companions, "An angel came to me and said: ‘No one invokes blessings on you once, but God invokes blessings on him tenfold.’" The spiritual inheritors of the Prophet, the great shaykhs, emphatically reconfirm the understanding brought in this and other oral traditions. As Shaykh Muzaffer Ashki al-Jerrahi transmits, "...benedictions on the Messenger represent the highest form of prayer and are the cause of our salvation..." (Irshad) The full depth of the significance of salawat is actually inconceivable:
...The venerable Abu Hurayra and Ammar ibn Yasir...were present when other Companions asked the meaning of ‘blessings’ in the verse of the Holy Qur’an: "Allah and His angels bless the Prophet..." The Messenger told them: "That is secret knowledge. Only Allah knows the meaning of the blessings. Had it been permitted to me to tell the secret, I would have told it to you." - Hadith
This book is an initiation into the mystery of salawat. It is a compilation largely of salawat which Shaykh Muzaffer lovingly transmitted to his dervishes. With gratitude we offer them back to his soul like a bouquet of the sweetest roses. With gratitude to Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi and all the wise men and women who guide us into complete disappearance into the Prophet of Love, may we offer salawat in abundance, sharing their radical healing and enlightenment with all beings.
To be drawn into the Light of Allah and not be blinded,
O brothers and sisters, repeat with longing and with love:
as-salatu wa-s-salamu alayka Ya Rasulallah
as-salatu wa-s-salamu alayka Ya Habiballah
Heartfelt and profound greetings to your sublime soul,
O incomparable Prophet and uniquely beloved one of Allah.
—Atom from the Sun of Knowledge
The Description of His Blessed Person
The Lion of Allah, the venerable ‘Ali ibn Abi Talib, and fifteen of the Companions have handed down this description of the Chosen Messenger, Muhammad Mustafa, may Allah bless him and give him peace.
In character and conduct he was the most perfect of human beings. All the great Prophets were physically complete and beautiful of face, but the beloved of Allah was the most beautiful of them all. His chaste body was beautiful, his limbs well proportioned, his figure most comely. His forehead was wide and his chest was broad, as were his palms and the space between his shoulders. His neck, which was long and graceful, was like pure silver. His shoulders and arms, as well as the calves of his legs, were sturdy and solid, while he was long in the wrists. His fingers were fairly long, and fingers and hands alike were rather thick. His blessed stomach was not fat, and did not protrude below his chest. His insteps were arched, not flat. Medium tall in height, he was well built, powerful and strong. He was neither too thin nor overweight, but a good medium. As for his blessed skin, this was softer than silk. The large head, arched brows and straight nose were in perfect balance. His face was more oval than circular, neither too fat nor too round in the cheeks.
His eyebrows were close, but did not meet in the middle. He was not beetle-browed. There was a vein between his two eyebrows that used to swell and show up when he was angry. His eyelashes were long and the eyes themselves were black and beautiful and quite large. There was a touch of red in the whites of his eyes. His coloring was light, neither as white as chalk nor dark enough to be swarthy. The radiance that glowed in this blessed face was of a gentle rosy whiteness, bright and gleaming. His teeth were as lustrous as pearls; his front teeth sparkled as he talked, and when he smiled his blessed mouth beamed flashes as of exquisite lightning. When he let his hair grow, it came down past the lobes of his ears. His beard was thick and full. It was not long, but more than just enough for him to grasp. When he departed for the world of Eternity, his hair and beard had only just begun to turn gray: he had about twenty gray hairs on his head, a few in his beard. His body was clean and sweet-smelling whether he perfumed himself or not, his skin smelled better than the finest perfumes. Anyone who shook hands with him could smell his fragrance all day long. If he stroked a child’s head with his blessed hand, that child could be distinguished from other children by his delightful fragrance.
At the moment of his birth he was clean and neat and naturally circumcised. He was born with his umbilical cord already cut. His senses were unusually acute. He could hear from a great distance, and could see further than anyone else. All his movements were gentle. When he set out to go somewhere, he would make his way calmly and unhurriedly, deviating neither to right nor to left, but he walked briskly and smoothly. He might appear to be strolling along, yet those who approached him would find themselves falling behind, even though they were walking fast. There was a light and sweetness in his blessed face, fluency and charm in his speech. His language was articulate and eloquent, and he expressed himself with extraordinary lucidity. He never spoke unnecessarily and there was wisdom and counsel in all that he did say. He always addressed people at the level of their understanding. His face was smiling, his words were sweet. He never said a bad word to anyone, nor treated anybody badly. He would never cut a person short. He was affable and humble. Bad-tempered and coarse he was not. But he was serious and dignified. His laugh was also a smile. A person who suddenly happened to see him would be struck with awe.
Whoever enjoyed his company and friendship would come to love him with all his heart and soul. He respected the virtuous according to their degrees. He also treated his relatives with very great honor, yet never preferred them over those more worthy than they. Just as he treated with kindness the members of his own household and his companions, so did he deal gently and graciously with other people too. He was very good to his servants. He fed them whatever he ate himself, gave them the same clothes to wear. He was generous, gracious, tender and compassionate, courageous and tolerant. He was firm in pledge and promise, true to his word. He was superior to all in goodness of character and excellence of mind, worthy of every kind of praise and commendation. He gave all praise to God. In short, he was beautiful in form, perfected in character, a happy and blessed being whose like has never been and never will be created, may Allah bless him and give him peace.
(Hadith quoted in Irshad by Shaykh Muzaffer, may his secret be sanctified)
Marhaba Ya Rasulallah
Marhaba Ya Rasulallah. Welcome, Prophet of Allah. Welcome, incomparable Sultan of Prophets. Welcome, Fountain of Mystic Knowledge. Welcome, Treasury of the Secret Meanings of the Holy Qur’an. Welcome, Healing Balm for all the world’s afflictions. Welcome, Nightingale from the Garden of Divine Beauty. Welcome, Bearer of the universal Forgiveness of Allah.
Welcome, Moon and Sun of Allah’s Mercy. Welcome, Perfect Focus of the Truth. Welcome, Shelter for the wandering soul. Welcome, Unwavering Spirit. Welcome, ya saqi, Cupbearer of the Wine of Love. Welcome, sublime Vision of those who truly adore. Welcome, Prince of Humankind, Beloved of the Creator. Welcome, Illumination of longing souls. Welcome, most intimately cherished Friend of Allah. Welcome, most beloved Soul. Welcome, Intercessor for the entire universe.
Welcome, O Sultan of Prophets for whom the earth and Paradise were both created. Your face shines with the intensity of noonday sun. Your powerful right hand lifts up those who have fallen along the way of Truth. You are the only foundation and solace for the lovers of Reality. You are the spiritual refuge for all conscious beings. You are healing for hearts broken by the world. You are the delicate spiritual joy of the heart that turns away from the world. O Sultan and Shaykh of all creation. O President of the Parliament of Prophets and Mystic Guides. O Clarifying Light for the eyes of human beings, both saints and simple believers. O Final One to mount the Throne of Prophesy. O Seal of the Prophets and Distributor of the Light of Prophesy to all hearts.
Your face makes the whole creation shine with greater clarity and brilliance. Your roselike beauty fills the hearts of lovers with the fragrance of roses. You overcome the night of spiritual ignorance and error, bringing the vineyard of realization to fruition with the sunlight of the Holy Qur’an. O beloved one of Allah, please assist us along the mystic way, and permit us to gaze upon your Face of Beauty at the End of Time.
—Atom From the Sun of Knowledge by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his soul be sanctified
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadan wa sahbihi wa sallim
and upon the family of Muhammad and his companions
Salat Sharif, the shortest complete salawat. Universally known, it also appears in the evening litany, or Wird al-Sharif al-Saghir, of Hazreti Nureddin al-Jerrahi, may Allah sanctify his spirit
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah please shower your blessings upon our Master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin
and upon the family of Muhammad
kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahim
as you have showered your blessings upon Abraham
wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim
and the family of Abraham,
innaka hamidun majid
indeed You are Most Praiseworthy and Glorious
Wa barik ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower Your grace upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin
and upon the family of Muhammad
kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahim
as you have showered Your grace upon Abraham
wa ‘ala ali Ibrahim
and the family of Abraham,
innaka hamidun majid
indeed You are Most Praiseworthy and Glorious.
Salat Sharif from the salat prayers and also highlighted in the Evening Wird of Hazreti Pir Nureddin Jerrahi, may his secret be sancitfied
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower blessings upon our master Muhammad
ma-khtalafa-l-malawan
as long as day and night interchange,
wa ta‘aqaba-l-‘asaran wa karrara-l-jadidan
the ages succeed each other, day and night are renewed,
wa-staqbala-l-farqadan
and the two bright stars appear facing each other.
wa baligh ruhahu wa arwaha ahli baytihi
Convey to his soul and the souls of the people of his household
minna-t-tahiyyata wa-s-salam
greetings and peace
wa barik wa sallim ‘alayhi
and bestow upon him Your blessings and peace
kathiran kathiran kathira
in abundance, in abundance, in abundance!
Wa salla-Llahu ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
May Allah bestow His peace and blessings upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala jami‘i-l-anbiya’i wa-l-mursalin
and all the prophets and messengers,
wa-l-awliya’i wa-s-salihin
the friends of Allah and the righteous,
wa ‘ala mala’ikatika wa-l-muqarrabin
the angels and those close to the divine Throne
wa ‘ala ahli ta‘atika ajma‘ina
and all those worshipping you
min ahli-s-samawati wa ahli-l-aradin
among the inhabitants of the heavens or the earths.
Ridwanu-Llahi ta‘Ala
May the pleasure of Allah Most High be upon
‘ala ali Rasuli-Llahi wa ashabihi ajma‘ina
the family of the messenger of Allah and all his companions.
bi-Rahmatika Ya Arhama-r-Rahimin
By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the Merciful.
Amina wa-l-Hamdu li-Llahi Rabbi-l-‘alamin
Amin, praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds.
Salat Qutbiyya, Prayer of the Pole, from the Wird as-Saghir of Hazreti Pir Nureddin Jerrahi, may his soul be sanctified
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Most Precious Allah please shower
The supreme blessing of mystic union
Upon our spiritual master and guide Muhammad
As long as this vast creation lasts
Allah Most Merciful
Please convey to his exalted soul
And to the sublime souls of his spiritual lineage
Your divine peace and blessings
In abundance in abundance in abundance
Most Beloved Allah please exalt
To the highest degree our master Muhammad
Along with all holy prophets who transmit
The one essential light of guidance
Please exalt the sublime servants of knowledge and love
All the devoted lovers Your holy angels
And the rare souls near Your throne
As well as all persons who seek and follow Truth
Wherever they may exists
In your countless heavens and worlds
May the infinite sweetness
Of the good pleasure of Allah Most High
Permeate the noble family of the Messenger of Allah
And all his noble companions throughout time
Through Your boundless mercy alone
O Essence of Mercy
Amin amin wa-l-Hamdu-li-Llahi-r-Rabbi-l-‘alamin
Inspired to Shaykh Nur al-Anwar al-Jerrahi, may Allah sanctify his spirit, based on the Salat Qutbiyya
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah, shower blessings upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin
and the family of Muhammad
bi-‘adadi anfasi-l-khala’ik
as many times as there are breaths in created beings.
Salawat Muzaffariyya, blessings upon the Prophet as received in inspiration by Shaykh Muzaffer Ozak al-Ashki al-Jerrahi, may Allah sanctify his spirit
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower Your blessings upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin wa sahbihi
and the family of Muhammad and his companions
bi-‘adadi kulli awraqi-l-ashjar
as many times as there are leaves on (the) trees (of Paradise),
wa amwaji-l-bihar
and waves upon the ocean (of Love),
wa qatarati-l-amtar
and drops of (the) rain (of Allah’s Mercy),
wa barik wa sallim alayhi kathiran kathiran kathira
and bless him in abundance, in abundance, in abundance!
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower Your blessings and peace upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin
and upon the family of Muhammad
bi-‘adadi kullu da’in wa dawa’in
as many times as there are ailments and their cures
wa barik wa sallim ‘alayhi kathiran kathiran kathira
and bless him abundantly, abundantly, abundantly!
Two salawat given by Shaykh Muzaffer, may Allah’s Mercy be upon him, to one of his American dervishes
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Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah bestow Your blessings, peace and grace
‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin wa ‘ala alihi
upon our master Muhammad and his family,
‘adada in‘ami-Llahi-l-Karim wa ifdalihi
according to the bounty of Allah Most Generous and His Favor.
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah bestow Your blessing, peace and grace
‘ala murshidina Muhammadin wa ‘ala alihi
upon our spiritual guide, Muhammad, and upon his family,
‘adada in’ami-Llahi-l-Karim wa ifdalihi
according to the bounty of Allah Most Generous and His Favor.
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah bestow Your blessings, peace and grace
‘ala Shamsi-d-Duha Muhammadin wa ‘ala alihi
upon the Radiant Morning Sun, Muhammad, and his family,
‘adada Kamali-Llahi wa kama yaliqu bi-kamalihi
according to the Perfection of Allah and as befits his perfection.
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah bestow Your blessings, peace and grace
‘ala Badri-d-Duja Muhammadin wa ‘ala alihi
upon the Full Moon of Night, Muhammad, and upon his family
‘adada Kamali-Llahi wa kama yaliqu bi-kamalihi
according to the Perfection of Allah and as befits his perfection.
Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah bestow Your blessings, peace and grace
‘ala Nuri-l-Huda Muhammadin wa ‘ala alihi
upon the Brilliant Light of Guidance, Muhammad, and upon his family,
‘adada Kamali-Llahi wa kama yaliqu bi-kamalihi
according to the Perfection of Allah and as befits his perfection.
Salawat chanted in the beginning of the Halveti-Jerrahi dhikr ceremony
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Allah Most High
Shower Your Blessings
Sublime Allah
Upon our Master
Muhammad the Exalted
And upon his noble companions
Mystic presence
Shines through his heart most merciful
O Thou Boundless Mercy
Allah Most High
Shower Your blessings
Sublime Allah
Upon our master
Muhammad the Dawning Sun
And upon his noble companions
Mystic presence shines through his heart most merciful
O Thou Boundless Mercy
Allah Most High
Shower Your blessings
Sublime Allah
Upon our master
Muhammad the Full Moon of Truth
And upon his noble companions
Mystic presence
Shines through his heart most merciful
O Thou Boundless Mercy
Allah Most High
Shower Your blessings
Sublime Allah
Upon our master
Muhammad the Full Moon of Truth
And upon his noble companions
Mystic presence
Shines through his heart most merciful
O Thou Boundless Mercy
Inspired to Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified, based on the salawat chanted at the beginning of the dhikr
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina wa nabiyyina Muhammadin
O Allah Most High, bless our Master and Prophet Muhammad
fi-l-awwalin
among the first
wa salli ‘ala sayyidina wa nabiyyina Muhammadin
And bless our Master and Prophet Muhammad
fi-l-akhirin
among the the last
wa salli ‘ala sayyidina wa nabiyyina Muhammadin
And bless our Master and Prophet Muhammad
fi kulli waqtin wa hin
at every moment and all times
wa salli ‘ala sayyidina wa nabiyyina Muhammadin
And bless our Master and Prophet Muhammad
fi-l-mala’i-l-‘a’la ila yaumi-d-din
in the highest assembly until the Day of Judgement
wa salli ‘ala jami’i-l-anbiya’i wa-l-mursalin
and bless all of the Prophets and Messengers
wa ‘ala ‘ibadi-llahi wa salihin
and the servants of Allah and the righteous ones
wa-t-tabi’in lahum min ahli-s-samawwati wa ahli-l-aradin
and those who follow them among the people of the heavens and the earths
bi-ihsan ila yauma-d-din
through spiritual perfection, until the Day of Judgement
wa-ahshurna wa-arhamna ma‘ahum
and ressurect us and have mercy on us with them together,
Ya Arhama-r-Rahimin
O Most Merciful of the Merciful.
Allahumma salli ‘ala ruhi Muhammadin fi-l-arwahi
O Allah Most High, bless the soul of Muhammad among the souls
wa salli ‘ala jasadi Muhammadin fi-l-ajsad
And bless the body of Muhammad among the bodies
wa salli ‘ala qabri Muhammadin fi-l-qubur
And bless the tomb of Muhammad among the tombs
Ya Rabbi Ya Rabbi baligh minni ‘alayhi tahiyyatan wa salaman (3x)
O Lord, O Lord, convey from me to him greetings and peace.
Jaza’-allahu ‘anni Muhammadan ma huwa ahlulu (3x)
May Allah reward Muhammad on my behalf with what he deserves.
Ya Rabb (11x)
O Lord!
Subhana Dhi-l-Maliku wa-l-Malakutu
Glory to the Owner of Kingship and Sovereignty,
Subhana Dhi-l-‘Izzati wa-l-‘Azimati wa-l-Qudrati wa-l-Haybati
Glory to the Owner of Might and Power, Strength and Awe,
wa-l-Kibriya’i wa-l-Jalali wa-l-Jabaruti
Magnificence and Majesty and Omnipotence
Subhana-l-Hayyu-d-Da’imu al-Baqi
Glory to the Living, the Everlasting Eternal, the Self-Subsisting,
alladhi la yanamu wa la yamut
Who does not sleep and does not die—
Subbuhun Quddusun
The Most Glorified, the Most Holy,
Rabbuna wa Rabbu-l-mala’ikati wa-r-ruhi wa-l-‘arshi-l-‘azim
Our Lord, the Lord of the Angels, the Soul, and the Mighty Throne.
Salawat given by Shaykh Muzaffer, may his secret be sanctified, to his dervishes on December 7th, 1984, in New York City. The date coincides with his own birthday according to the Gregorian calendar.
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah shower Your peace and blessings upon our master Muhammad,
‘abdika wa habibika wa rasulika an-nabiyi-l-ummiyi
Your Servant, Your Beloved, Your Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet,
wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi wa sallim
and blessings upon his family and companions.
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin in-nabiyi-l-malih
O Allah shower your blessings upon our master Muhammad the gentle prophet,
sahibi-i-maqami-l-‘ala
possessor of the highest station
wa-l-lisani-l-fasih
and master of clear and eloquent speech.
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Allahumma salli wa sallim wa barik
O Allah please shower Your peace and blessings
‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
upon our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali sayyidina Muhammadin
and upon the family of Muhammad
bi-‘adadi ‘Ilmika
as infinitely as the infinity of Your own Divine Knowledge
Tasbih, or glorifications, that are recommended after the preceding salawat:
Subhana-Llahi wa bi-Hamdihi
Glory be to Allah, all praise belongs to Him,
Subhana-Llahi-l-‘Azim
Glory to Allah, the Majestic!
Repeat each of these Divine Names thirty-three times:
Ya Barru
O Source of All Good!
Ya Hafizu
O Protector and Preserver!
Ya Badi’u-s-Samawati wa-l-Ard
O Evolver of the Heavens and Earth!
Three salawat recommended by Shaykh Muzaffer, may Allah sanctify his soul, communicated through his son Muhammad Junayd
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Sallu ‘ala sayyidina Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon our Master, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala murshidina Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon our Spiritual Guide, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala anwar qulubina Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon the Lights of our Hearts, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala shafi‘i dhunubana Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon the Intercessor for our Sins, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala Shamsi-d-Duha Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon the Glorious Morning Sun, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala Badri-d-Duja Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon the Brilliant Full Moon in the Dark
Night, Muhammad
Sallu ‘ala Nuri-l-Huda Muhammad
Peace and blessings upon the Light of Guidance, Muhammad
Salawat from the book, Envar ul-Kulub "Lights of the Hearts," by Shaykh Muzaffer, may Allah sanctify his soul
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah please shower Your blessings upon our master Muhammad,
bahri anwarika
the Ocean of Your Lights,
wa ma‘dini asrarika
the Mine of Your Secrets,
wa lisani hujjatuka
the Tongue of Your Proof,
wa ‘arusi mamlakatika
the Bridegroom of Your Sovereignty,
wa imami hazratika
the Imam of Your Presence,
wa tirazi mulkika
the Embroidery of Your Empire,
wa haza’ini Rahmatika
the Treasury of Your Mercy,
wa tariqi shari‘atika mutaladhadhi bi-tawhidika
the Way of Your Shari’a, who delights in Your Unity,
insani ‘ayni-l-wujud
the Pupil of the Eye of Being,
wa-s-sababi fi kulli mawjudin
the Reason for Everything Brought into Being,
‘ayni ‘ayani halkika-l-mutaqaddimi min nuri ziya’ika
Essence of all Essences of Creation, dispatched from the Light of Your Brilliance.
Salatan tadumu bi-dawamika
Shower Your blessings upon him as long as Your Eternity lasts,
wa tabqa bi-Baqa’ika
As long as Your Subsistence subsists,
la muntaha laha duna ‘ilmika
never ceasing without Your knowledge,
salatan turdika wa turdihi wa tarda biha ‘anna ya rabba-l-‘alamin
as pleases You and him and as You will be pleased on our behalf,O Lord of the worlds.
Salawat found in the collection Dala’il al-Khairat, "Signs of the Treasures" compiled by a saint of the Shadhdhili tariqa, Muhammad b. Sulayman al-Jazuli, may his secret be sanctified. Many great saints regard this salawat as having the value of the recitation of 14,000 salawat.
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Allahumma-j‘al afdala salawatika abadan
O Allah, bestow Your most gracious blessings eternally,
wa anma barakatika sarmadan
and Your most bountiful favors everlastingly,
wa azka tahiyyatika fadlan wa ‘adadan
and Your choicest salutations graciously and abundantly,
‘ala ashrafi-khalai’iqi-l-insaniyyati
upon the most noble of humanity,
wa majma‘i-l-haqa’iqi-imaniyyati
the Union of all Realities of Faith,
wa turi-t-tajalliyyati-l-ihsaniyyati
the Mount Sinai of the Unveiling of Spiritual Perfection,
wa mahbiti-l-asrari-r-Rahmaniyyati
the Cradle of the Mysteries of Divine Mercy,
wa ‘arusi-l-mamlakati-r-Rabbaniyyati
the Bridegroom of Sublime Sovereignty,
wa wasitati ‘iqdi-n-nabiyyin
Center Jewel of the Necklace of Prophecy,
wa muqaddami jayshi-l-mursalin
Captain of the Army of the Messengers,
wa qa’idi rakbi-l-anbiya’i-l-mukarramin
Leader of the Company of Ennobled Prophets,
wa afdali-l-khalqi ajma‘in
Most Excellent of All Creation,
hamili liwa’i-l-‘izzi-l-a‘la
Bearer of the Banner of Highest Glory,
wa maliki azimmati-l-majdi-l-asna
Holder of the Reigns of Resplendent Dignity,
shahidi asrari-l-azal,
Witness to Eternal Mysteries,
wa mushahidi anwari sawabiqi-l-uwali,
Beholder of Pre-eternal Lights,
wa tarjumani lisani-l-qidam,
Interpreter of the Language of Eternity,
wa manba‘i-l-‘ilmi wa-l-hilmi wa-l-hikam
Source of Knowledge, Gentleness and Wisdom,
mazhari sirri-l-judu-l-juz’iyyi wa-l-kulliyyi
Revealer of the Secret of Overflowing Generosity both partial (in this world) and universal (in the Hereafter),
wa insani ‘ayni-l-wujudi-l-‘ulwiyyi wa-s-sufliyyi
Pupil of the Eye of Existence, both heavenly and earthly,
ruhu jasadi-l-kawnayn (recite 3 times, drawing hands over face each time)
Soul of the Bodies of Both Realms...
wa ‘ayni (kiss tips of forefingers and with them caress eyelids) hayati-d-darayn
Eye...of the Life of Both Worlds,
al-mutahaqqiqi bi-a‘la rutabi-l-‘ubudiyyati
Realizer of the Highest Degrees of Servanthood,
wa-l-mutakhalliqi bi-akhlaqi-l-maqamati-l-istifa’iyyati
Holder of the Virtues of the Chosen Stations,
al-khalili-l-a‘zam wa-l-habibi-l-akram
the Supreme Intimate Friend and most noble Beloved,
sayyidina Muhammadi-bni ‘Abdi-Llahi-bni ‘Abdi-l-Muttalib
our Master, Muhammad, son of Abdullah, the son of Abd al-Muttalib.
wa ‘ala sa’iri-l-anbiya’i wa-l-mursalin
And O Allah, bless the other Prophets and Messengers,
wa ‘ala mala’ikatika-l-muqarrabin
the angels near Your Throne,
wa ‘ala ‘ibadi-Llahi-s-salihin
and the righteous servants of Allah—
min ahli-s-samawati wa ahli-l-aradina
those among the people of the heavens and the people of the earths.
kullama dhakaraka-dh-dhakirun
Bless them whenever the rememberers remember You,
wa ghafala ‘an dhikrika-l-ghafilun
and whenever the heedless neglect Your remembrance,
wa sallim wa radiya-Llahu
and greet them with Peace, and may Allah be pleased
‘an ashabi rasuli-Llahi ajma‘in
with all the Companions of the Messenger of Allah.
This salawat, from the wird of ‘Abd al-Qadir Gaylani, may Allah sanctify his secret, was especially recommended by Shaykh Muzaffer, may Allah shower his soul with Mercy.
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Allahumma salli salatan kamilatan wa sallim salaman tamman
O Allah shower perfect blessings and complete graces
‘ala sayyidina Muhammadini-Lladhi tanhallu bihi-l-‘uqadu
upon our master Muhammad, the one by whom all knots are untied,
wa tanfaraju bihi-l-qurabu wa tuqda bihi-l-hawaij
all needs are cared for, and all ultimate desires are realized;
wa tunalu bihi-r-ragha’ib wa husna-l-hawatimi
by whom one reaches the most beautiful of goals,
wa yustasqa-l-ghamamu bi wajhi-l-karim
and for whose beautiful and noble countenance the clouds pour rain,
wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi
and (may blessings be) upon his noble family and companions
fi kulli lamhatin wa nafasin
at every blink of every eye and with every breath,
bi ‘adadi kulli ma‘lumin laka
in numbers known only to You.
Salawat recommended by Shaykh Muzaffer, may his secret be sanctified
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah convey Your Peace to our master Muhammad
wa ‘ala ali Muhammadin
and the family of Muhammad
tibbi-l-qulubi wa dawa’iha
bless him, who is the medicine and remedy for our hearts,
wa ‘afiyati-l-abdani wa shifa’iha
the health and healing of our bodies,
wa nuri-l-absari wa ziya’iha
and the light and radiance of our eyes
wa sahbihi wa-s-sallim
and bless his companions with peace.
Salawat chanted by Shaykh Muzaffer, may Allah have mercy on his soul, found in a healing prayer of the Jerrahi Order
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Allahumma salli
O Allah shower your grace
‘ala dh-dhati-l-Muhammadiyya-l-latifa-l-ahadiyya
upon the subtle Unity of the Muhammadan Essence,
shamsi sama’i-l-asrar
the Sun in the Heavens of Secrets
wa madhhari-l-anwar
and Locus of Manifestation of Lights,
wa markaz madari-l-jalal
the Center of the Orbit of Majesty
wa qutbi falak al-jamal
and the Pole of the Spheres of Beauty
Allahumma bi-sirrihi Ladayka
O Allah by his secret that is in Your Presence
wa bi-sayrihi ‘ilayka
and by his journeying toward You,
Amin khawfi wa-aqil ‘athrati
safeguard me from my fear and eradicate my offense
wa-dhhib huzni wa hirsi
and take away my sadness and my avarice.
wa-kun li wa-khudhni ‘Ilayka minni
Exist for me, and take me to You from myself
wa-Rzuqni-l-fana’ ‘anni
and sustain me with passing away (fana’) from myself
wa la taj‘alni maftunan bi-nafsi
and do not let me be captivated by my self (nafs)
mahjuban bi-hissi
nor veiled by my feelings (or senses)
wa-kshif li ‘an kulli sirrin maktumin
and reveal to me every preserved secret,
Ya Hayyu Ya Qayyum
O Life! O Self-Manifesting and Timeless One!
As-Salat al-Muhammadiyya adh-Dhatiyya, by Hazreti Ibrahim Dussuqi, may his secret be sanctified
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Allahumma salli
O Allah shower Your blessings
‘ala man minhu-n-shaqqati-l-asrar
upon him from whom burst open the secrets,
wa-n-falaqati-l-anwar
from whom stream forth the lights,
wa fihi-rtaqati-l-haqa’iq
and in whom rise up the realities,
wa tanazalat ‘ulum Adama fa-a‘jaza-l-khala’iq
and upon whom descended the sciences of Adam, by which all creatures are made powerless,
wa lahu tada’alati-l-fuhum
and blessings upon him before whom all understanding is diminished.
fa-lam yudrik-hu minna sabiqun wa la lahiqa
None of us totally comprehend him, whether in the past or the future
fa-riyadu-l-malakuti bi-zahri jamalihi muniqa
The gardens of the spiritual kingdom blossom ornately with the resplendence of his beauty,
wa hiyadu-l-jabaruti bi-faydi anwarihi mutadafiqah
and the reservoirs of the World of Dominion overflow with the outpouring of his light.
wa la shay’a illa wa huwa bihi manuta
There is nothing that is not connected to him,
idh lawla-l-wasitatu la-dhhaba kama qila mawsut
because if there were no intercessor, everything to be interceded for would vanish, as it is said.
salatan taliqu bika minka ilayhi kama huwa ahluhu
So bless him with a prayer that is worthy of You, from You, as befits his stature.
Allahumma innahu sirruka-l-jami‘u-d-dallu bika ‘alayk
O Allah indeed he is Your all-encompassing secret that leads through You to You
wa hijabuka-l-a‘azamu-l-qa’imu laka bayna yadayk
and he is Your Supreme Veil raised before You, between Your Hands.
Allahumma alhiqni bi-nasabihi wa haqqiqni bi-hasabihi
O Allah include me among his descendants and confirm me through his account
wa ‘arifni iyyahu ma‘rifatan aslamu biha min mawaridi-l-jahl
and let me know him with a deep knowledge that keeps me safe from the wells of ignorance,
wa akra‘u biha min mawaridi-l-fadl
so that I might drink to fullness from the wells of excellence
wa-hmilni ‘ala sabilihi ila Hadratik
Carry me on his path to Your Presence
hamlan mahfufam bi-nusratik
encompassed by Your Victory,
wa aqadhif bi ‘ala-l-batil fa-admaghuhu
and strike through me at the false so that I may destroy it.
wa zujja bi fi bihari-l-Ahadiyya
Plunge me into the seas of Oneness,
wa-nshulni min ahwali-tawhid
pull me out of the morass of metaphorical Unity,
wa-ghriqni fi ‘ayni bahri-l-Wahda
and drown me in the Essence of the Ocean of Unicity
hatta la ara wa la asma‘a wa la ajida wa la uhissa illa biha
until I neither see, nor hear, nor find, nor sense, except through It.
wa-j‘ali Allahumma-l-hijaba-l-a‘zama hayata ruhi
O Allah make the Supreme Veil the life of my spirit
wa ruhahu sirra haqiqati
and his soul the secret of my reality
wa haqiqatahu jami‘a ‘awalimi
and his reality the conflux of my worlds
bi-tahqiqi-l-Haqqi-l-Awwal
through the realization of the First Truth.
Ya Awwal Ya Akhir Ya Zahir Ya Batin
O First! O Last! O Manifest! O Most Hidden!
Isma‘ nida’iy bima sami‘ta bihi nida’a abdika Zakariyya
Hear my call as You heard the call of your servant Zachary
wa-nsurni bika laka
and grant me victory through You, for You
wa ayyidni bika Laka
and support me through You, for You
wa ajma’ bayni wa Baynak
and join me to You
wa hul bayni wa bayna ghayrik
and come between myself and anything other than You—
Allaaah! Allaaah! Allaaah!
[According to some, each "-aaa" is extended for approximately 12 counts]
Inna-l-ladhi farada ‘alayka-l-qur’ana
Indeed He, Who ordained the Qur’an for you,
la-radduka ’ila ma‘ad [Holy Qur’an 28.85]
will return you to the station of your Ultimate Destiny.
Rabbana ‘atina min ladunka Rahmatan
O Lord grant us from Your Presence Mercy
wa haiy’ lana min ‘amrina Rashada [Holy Qur’an 18.10]
and endow us, whatever our outward condition, with sure Guidance!
Inna-Llaha wa malai’katahu yusalluna ‘ala-n-nabi
Indeed Allah and His angels shower blessings upon the Prophet.
ya ayyuha-lladhina ’amanu
O you who believe,
sallu ‘alayhi wa sallimu taslima [Holy Qur’an 33.65]
shower blessings on him and greet him abundantly.
Salawatu-Llahi wa sallamuhu wa tahiyyatuhu wa Rahmatuhu
May the Sublime Blessings of Allah, His Peace, Greetings, Mercy,
wa barakatuhu ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
and Grace, be upon our Master Muhammad,
‘abdika wa nabiyyika wa rasulika an-Nabiyyi-l-Ummi
Your Servant, Prophet and Messenger, the Unlettered Prophet—
wa ‘ala alihi wa sahbihi
and also upon his family and companions.
wa sallim ‘adada-sh-shaf‘i wa-l-watri
Upon him be Peace multiplied by all even and odd numbers,
wa ‘adada kalimati Rabbina-t-tammati-l-mubarakat
and multiplied also by the inconceivable number of the perfect and blessed words of our Lord.
As-Salat al-Mashishiyya, inspired to the saint Abd as-Salam ibn Mashish, Shaykh of Abu-l-Hasan as-Shadhili, may Allah be pleased with them both
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah bless our Master Muhammad
salatan tunjina bi-ha min jami‘i-l-ahwali wa-l-afat
so that by this prayer You will deliver us from all fears and evils,
Wa taqdi lana biha jami‘i-l-hajat
that You will satisfy all of our needs,
Wa tutahhiruna biha min jami‘i-s-sa’iyat
that You will cleanse us of all our impurities,
Wa tarfa‘una biha ‘ala-d-darajat
that You will raise us to the highest levels,
wa tuballighuna biha aqsa-l-ghayati min jami‘i-l-khayrati
and that You will bring us to the ultimate of all goodness
fi-l-hayati wa ba‘ada-l-mamat
in this life and after death.
Salat Munjiyya, the Prayer of Deliverance, found in the Wird Saghir of Hazreti Pir Nureddin Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified
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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah bless our Master Muhammad,
al-fatih lima ughliqa
the Opener of what had been closed,
wa-l-khatimi lima sabaqa
who has sealed what has gone before,
nasiri-l-Haqq bi-l-Haqq
the Helper of Truth by Truth,
wa-hadi ‘ila sirata-l-mustaqim
the Guide to Your straight path,
wa ‘ala alihi haqqa qadrihi wa miqdarihi-l-‘azim
(and bless) his family according to his immense preciousness and universality
Salata-l-Fatih received by Hazrati Ahmad Tijani, may Allah sanctify his secret, from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him
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Most Beloved Allah
Please bestow the ceaseless blessing of Your greatest pleasure
Upon our master Muhammad
And the family of Muhammad
And reveal his splendid truth to humanity
Grant him Your boundless favor
And establish him in the station of universal praise
Which You have promised him
Reward him as his perfect being deserves to be rewarded
And reward him on our behalf
With the most excellent reward
You have ever bestowed upon a prophet
On behalf of his community
Most precious Allah bless ceaselessy all of his community—
The prophets and the truthful
The martyrs and the righteous
And all those obediant to You
Through Your boundless Mercy alone
O Most Merciful of the Merciful
Amin amin wa-l-Hamdu-li-Llahi-r-Rabbi-l-‘alamin
From the Early Morning Wird of Hazreti Pir Nureddin Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified
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Allahumma salli ‘ala-l-Mustafa
Allahumma salli ‘ala-l-Mustafa
O Allah shower blessings upon the Chosen One
Badi ‘il-Jamali wa Bahri-l-Wafa’
Badi ‘il-Jamali wa Bahri-l-Wafa’
Exquisite in Beauty, The Ocean of Faithfulness
Wa salli ‘alayhi kama yanbaghi
Wa salli ‘alayhi kama yanbaghi
And bless him as he deserves—
As-Sadiq Muhammad alayhi-s-Salam
As-Sadiq Muhammad alayhi-s-Salam
The Faithful, The Most Praiseworthy, upon him be Your Peace
A traditional illahi
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Muhammad is the Truthful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Faithful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Merciful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Peaceful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Prayerful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Graceful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Beautiful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Blissful, Peace be unto him!
An illahi inspired to Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his soul be sanctified
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Most Praiseworthy Muhammad
Most Praiseworthy of those who praise Allah Ahmad
Powerful Magnet of Praise Mahmud
The One who Praises Allah Hamid
(His name in the Torah) Ahyad
The Unique One Wahid
Annihilator of the Darkness of Faithlessness Mahi
The Gatherer and Unifier Hashir
Successor to the Prophets Akib
Purifier and Guide (Title of Sura 20) Ta Ha
Perfect Human Being (Title of Sura 36) Ya Sin
The Pure One Tahir
Desired of Allah Mergub-u Huda
Intercessor on Judgement Day Shef-i Ruz-i-Jeza
Refuge of the Poor Melje-i-Fukara
Friend of the Weak Enis-iz-Zuafa
Beloved of Allah Mahbub-u-Huda
Master of the Sword Sahib-i-Seyf
Master of the Book Sahibu-l-Kitab
Chief of the Prophets Serdar-i-Enbiya
Messenger of the Almighty Resul-i-Kibriya
Master of the Two Bowlengths Sahib-i-Kabe Kavseyn
Imam of the two Sanctuaries Imamu-l-Haramayn
Grandfather of Hasan and Husayn Jeddu-l-Haseneyn
Master of Intercession Sahib-i-Shefaat
Master of the Praiseworthy Station Sahib-i-Makam-ul-Mahmud
Chosen Messenger Resul-u-Mujteba
Messenger of Men and Jinn Resul-u-Sakaleyn
Prophet of the Two Sanctuaries Nabiyyu-l-Haramayn
Imam of the Two Directions of Prayer Imamu-l-Qiblatayn
Master of the Heavenly Ascension Sahibu-l-Mi’raj
Master of the Heavenly Steed Sahibu-l-Raf-Raf
Master of Miracles Sahibu-l-Mujizat
Master of the Qur’an Sahibu-l-Qur’an
The blessed names of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, as found in Shaykh Muzaffer’s book Irshad. The transliterations of these noble names are from the Arabic, those marked with an asterisk are transliterated from the Ottoman language. Traditionally the names of the Prophet are chanted with the blessing sala-Llahu ‘alayhi wa-s-Salaam following each name.
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O Culmination of Prophesy, Muhammad Most Praiseworthy, Most Perfect of Allah’s Creations, Caretaker of Divine Revelation, al-amin, Absolutely Trustworthy One, Purest of Arabs, Six-Dimensional Mirror, Full Moon of Truth Shining in the Night of Divine Mystery, Bringer of Sublime Good Tidings, Sweet-voiced Nightingale of Love.
O Sultan of Hearts in the Garb of a Humble Man, Matchless, Priceless, Incomparable Pearl, Efendimiz, Most Precious Spiritual Master.
O Glory of All Realms, Glory of Prophets and Messengers, Habibullah, Most Profoundly Beloved of Allah, Perfect Guide along the Mystic Way.
O Living Presence of the Divine Mission, Hazrati Paygambar, Most Revered Prophet, One Who Ceaselessly Praises Allah, Gatherer of Humanity, Phoenix of the Egg of Pure Religion, al-Imam, Leader of the Prayers, Imam of All Muslims, One Whose Beauty Kindles the Divine Words "But for you I would not have created the universe."
O Mystic Knower of the Sacred Law, Most Exalted One in Paradise, Seal of the Prophets Who Announces the Distribution of Divine Light to All Humanity, Seal of Revelation Who Announces the Completion of the Drama of the 124,000 Prophets.
O Best of Humanity, Shaykh of the Entire World, Master of the Temporal and Eternal Realms, One Whose Light Annihilates the Darkness of the Limited Self, Brilliant Gnostic Moon of Yemen, Mahbub, Supreme Beloved, Mahmud, Powerful Magnet of Praise.
O Kingly Sun of the Eternal Day of Knowledge, First Light Shining from the Divine Command Be!, World-illuminating Lamp of Truth, Life-giving Sun of sharia.
O Sage Always Wrapped in the Cloak of Deep Meditation, Muhammad Deserving Most Sublime Praise, One Who Equips Hearts and Souls for the Journey, Specially Selected by Allah, Truthful Speaker, Decider and Decision, al-Murshid al-Akbar, Incomparable Spiritual Teacher and Guide, Mustafa, Divinely Elected One, One Who Is Wrapped in Divine Love and Protection.
O Prophet of the Holy Sanctuary at the Center of the Universe, Prophet of the End of Time, Prophet of Pure Divine Mercy, Prophet of Repentance Whose Intercession Is Always Successful, One Who Compassionately Warns Humanity, Center of the Nine Circles, Central Point of the Most Resplendent Circle.
O First Light, Light that Enlightens the Whole World, Light of Guidance, Clear Light, Primordial Light, Culminating Light, Light of the Throne, Light of Lights, Light of Allah within the Light of Allah, Messenger of Messengers, Seal of Messengers, Complete Mercy of Allah to All Humanity, Messenger of Holy Warfare against Negation, Messenger of Sweet Solace and Comfort, Messenger to Human Beings and Beings on Subtle Planes.
O Resting Place and Sanctuary of the Prophetic Mission, Leader of the Advanced Guard, Holder of the Divine Explanation, Holder of the Green Banner of Infinite Praise, Upholder of the True Law.
O Fountain of the Energy of Life, One Who is Crowned with the Mystic Green Turban, Prince of Prophets, Prince of the Universe, Master of the Righteous, Master of Endless Horizons, Master of Humankind, Master of Prophets, Master of the Two Worlds, Master of All Divine Emmisaries, Master of the Mystic Masters.
O Living Lamp of the Way of Perfect Guidance, Sultan of Dervishes, Intercessor for Hopeless Sinners, Supreme Intercessor on the Day of Judgement, Intercessor for Every Spiritual Nation, Intercessor for All Humankind, King of Both Worlds, Perfect Witness of Truth, Caretaker of the Ocean of Love, Overseer of the Awesome Tumult of Resurrection.
O Watchman of the Night and Morning of Creation, Delicate Early Morning Sun of Wisdom, Source of Light for Men and Jinn, True Sharia, Perfect Model of the Holy Way of Life, Prophet Beyond Letters, Unlettered Man of Truth, Living Qur’anic Sura Ta Ha, Living Qur’anic Sura Ya Sin.
O Quintessence of the Universe, Crest Jewel on the Forehead of Humanity, Rose in the Meadow of Prophesy, Diamond in the Crown of Prophesy, Central Pole in the Tent of Relative Existence, may the Peace of Allah and mystic union with Divine Love exalt you eternally and exalt your noble family and your spiritual companions throughout time and eternity, gathering all souls together into the Culmination of Light and Love.
To be drawn into the Light of Allah and not be blinded, O brothers and sisters, repeat with longing and with love:
as-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Rasulallah
as-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Habiballah
Heartfelt and profound greetings to your sublime soul,
O incomparable Prophet and uniquely beloved one of Allah.
"Salutations to the Holy Prophet" composed by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may Allah be forever pleased with him, in Atom
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As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Rasulallah
Blessings and peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah,
As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Habiballah
Blessings and peace be upon you O Beloved One of Allah,
As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka
Blessings and peace be upon you
ya sayyidi-l-awwalina wa-l-akhirin
O Master of the First and the Last!
wa salaamun ‘ala-l-mursalin
And may Divine Peace be upon all the Messengers.
wa-l-hamdu-li-Llahi-r-Rabbi-l-‘alamin
All praise flows to Allah, Lover and Cherisher of the worlds.
Salawat used often in Jerrahi ceremonies of dhikr, hand-taking and the call to prayer. Appears in the evening Wird of Nureddin Jerrahi as part of the Hudara Takbir
Selections on the Beloved Muhammad from Holy Qur’an
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
Those who harmonize their whole being with the Messenger of Allah are harmonizing and unifying with Allah. - Qur’an 4.80
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
The Messenger of Allah is the Most beautiful pattern and empowerment for the holy way of life. - Qur’an 33.21
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
Allah and His radiant angels send continuous blessings upon the sublime soul of the Prophet, O noble believers, so you as well should humbly and constantly request Divine Benediction for him, saluting him repeatedly with utmost love and respect - Qur’an 33.56
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
We have called forth from among your own people a noble Messenger, clearly demonstrating Our Divine Signs, sanctifying you and instructing you in scriptural revelation. He bears both profound ancient wisdom and new mystic knowledge. - Qur’an 2.151
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
To you, O beloved, We have divinely granted the mystic Fountain of Abundance. You are oriented solely toward your Lord in constant inward prayer and compassionate sacrificial service. Those who separate from you are condemned to the painful illusion of separation. - Qur’an 108.1-3
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
O you who practice deep contemplation, completely covered by your wearing cloth, stand for prayer during half the night, reciting Holy Qur’an in slow, rhythmic, harmonious tones. We shall send a tremendous Divine Message through you. - Qur’an 73.1-5
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
The noble Gabriel appeared above the vast horizon and approached closer until he manifested radiantly at a distance of two bow-lengths or even nearer. Then Allah Most High transmitted to His servant Muhammad, through the most intense inspiration, whatever He divinely wished to transmit. - Qur’an 53.7-10
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
The flowering tree near the Garden of Essence that marks the mystic frontier beyond which no limited being may pass was suddenly engulfed by Divine Radiance. The sublime gaze of Muhammad did not waver or turn even slightly away, and he merged into the Direct Presence of his Lord. - Qur’an 53.14-18
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
The Divine Good Pleasure descended upon the believers when they swore eternal loyalty to you beneath the mystic tree. Allah Most High knew what was in their hearts, so He sent down profound tranquility upon them and rewarded them with true victory. - Qur’an 48.18
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
O Prophet, We have sent you as a pure witness, as a bearer of joyous news and a compassionate warner, as a lamp shining with Divine Light—as one who, by Divine Permission, invites all persons without exception to the Truth. - Qur’an 33.45-46
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
Proclaim, O beloved, "It is my spiritual way simply to invite all persons without exception to Allah through gnostic insight and direct vision. This will be the spiritual way of all those in my lineage, who will give glory only to Allah Most High and who will never associate the slightest duality with Him." - Qur’an 12.108
Bismi-Llahi-r-Rahmani-r-Rahim
O beloved, We have sent you forth for no reason other than to be Our Divine Mercy for all conscious beings. - Qur’an 21.107
Interpretations by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified, selected from Atom by Shaykha Fariha al-Jerrahi
You Alone, my Beloved
You alone, my Beloved, are protection,
support, inner force, and true being.
Always courting my soul, always in sympathy,
you are my rapture, well-being and joy,
the thrill of my existence, the consecration of my life.
I kneel in your presence, heart in prostration,
enraptured and exalted by your essence.
The straps of your sandals I kiss with delight.
I cannot find words to describe my mystical spouse,
the favorite of the universe, the hidden pearl.
O thief of God-filled hearts,
I submit to your overwhelming embrace,
annihilated by this magnificent Love.
Without home or asylum, without path or trace,
without any escape, any remedy,
I am lost in the desert, mountainous and remote,
the flowering desert of your Love.
You are closer than my central artery.
For you I have been mortally wounded by sweet arrows
in the mystical assembly of the heroic lovers of Love.
It is the radiant death of mortality.
I am amazed by this depth of Love,
which removes reason from the enamored ones.
I am an ant on a small leaf of the immense tree of Love,
a mote of pollen in the endless abyss of Love.
My naked heart is a brilliant ember
before the royal blue throne
of the ardent saints of my lineage.
Always ascending, this infinite aspiration
that no flood can extinguish
confirms the mystery of Assumption.
I am the virgin bride of Divine Wisdom.
An excerpt from Countenance and Heart of the Shaykh, an epic poem in Atom, by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his soul be sanctified
