salavat
Salavat, or salawat, refers to the practice of sending blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad. The term comes from Arabic roots meaning blessing or praise (salāh) and the formula “alayhi was-salam,” meaning “peace be upon him.” In Islamic usage, salavat is a devotional act that honors Muhammad and acknowledges his prophetic role.
The practice is rooted in Islamic tradition and is commonly associated with both recitation and invocation.
Salavat is recited in a variety of contexts. It is commonly said in daily personal supplications, during
In practice, salavat is viewed as an act of reverence and spiritual reflection. In many traditions, repeating