"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Whoever sends salah upon me once, Allah (SWT) will send salah upon him tenfold, and will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status."
Hadith Text & Reference
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: 'Whoever sends salah upon me once, Allah (SWT) will send salah upon him tenfold, and will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status.'"
Reference: Sunan an-Nasa'i 1297
Meaning of "Sending Salah"
The term "salah" upon the Prophet (ﷺ) refers to invoking Allah's blessings, mercy, and honor upon him. When Allah sends salah upon a believer, it signifies His divine mercy, forgiveness, elevation in status, and answering of supplications.
The Tenfold Reward
Allah's generosity manifests in multiplying the reward for a single act of sending blessings upon the Prophet (ﷺ) ten times. This demonstrates the immense value Allah places upon honoring His Messenger and encourages frequent recitation of salawat.
Erasing Ten Sins
This portion of the hadith highlights the expiatory power of sending blessings upon the Prophet (ﷺ). Minor sins are forgiven through this noble act, providing believers with a means of spiritual purification and drawing closer to Allah.
Elevation of Status
The ten-degree elevation refers to spiritual ranks in Paradise and stations of nearness to Allah. This reward demonstrates how a simple, brief act of devotion can yield eternal consequences in the hereafter, far exceeding the effort expended.
Scholarly Commentary
Imam an-Nawawi comments that this hadith encourages frequent recitation of salawat, particularly during Friday, in prayers, and after the call to prayer. Scholars emphasize that the multiplication of reward applies to each sincere invocation, making it among the most beneficial devotional acts.
Ibn Hajar al-Asqalani notes that the specific number ten indicates certainty and abundance rather than limitation, as Allah's generosity may exceed this measure based on His infinite wisdom and the servant's sincerity.