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How to Send Greetings to Prophet Muhammad (s)?

Quran 33:56

Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect.

It is clear that Allah has commanded us to send our blessings on the prophet and to salute him with all respect. Don't we all send our blessings to the prophet and His household during our daily prayers? Is this not an indication of how important the ahlul bayt are? Does it not mean that Allah has His mercy and love on Ahlul Bayt?

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What to say when the name prophet is mentioned?

How to send our blessings to the prophet Muhammad?

Do not send an amputed prayer

A supplication does not reach the heavens unless you send your blessings to the prophet

What to say when the name prophet is mentioned?
When the Shia'a mention the name of the prophet, they say salallah a'alayhi wa aalihi wa salam. The sunnis however, say salallah a'alayhi wa salam. This, unfortunately can inform you if the Muslim you are speaking with is a Sunni or a Shia'a. I don't understand where the difference comes from. Although, many Sunni sources contain the phrase salallah a'alayhi wa aalihi wa salam.

...صلى الله عليه و آله وسلم...
Reference:

• al-Jami'i al-Sagheer, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti, vol 2, #1450 (تتمة باب حرف الألف); vol 4, #4849, #4899, #5055, 5219

• Mu'ujam al-Tabarani al-Kabeer, by Imam al-Tabarani (باب الظاء. عبد الله بن مسعود الهذلي)

• Mustadrak al-Hakim, by Muhammad ibn Abdullah al-Hakim al-Nisaboori

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi

• Sahih al-Bukhari and Muslim and many others...

How to send our blessings to the prophet Muhammad?

عن علي قال قلت وفي لفظ قالوا: يا رسول الله كيف نصلي عليك؟ قال: قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد، وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد.

(ابن مردويه خط)
Reference:

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #3993 (narrated by Ali), #3994 (by Talha) (باب في الصلاة عليه صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #4006, #4013 (by ibn Masu'ud), #4014 (by Aisha) (باب في الصلاة عليه صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)

Abdullah b. Zaid-he who was shown the call (for prayer in a dream) narrated it on the authority of Mas'ad al-Ansiri who said: We were sitting in the company of Sa'id b. 'Ubida when the Messenger of Allah (may peace be upon him) came to us. Bashir b. 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:

• Sahih Muslim, Book 004, Number 0803 - Book of Prayers - (English version)

• 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:

• Sahih Muslim, Book 004, Number 0804 - Book of Prayers - (English version)

• 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:

• Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 55, Number 589 - Book of The Prophets - (English version)

• Sahih Bukhari, Page 711, Number 3370, Book: al-Anbiya' - (Arabic version)

Narrated Ka'b bin Ujra: It was said, "O Allah's Apostle! We know how to greet you, but how to invoke Allah for you?" The Prophet said, "Say: Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin wa'ala Alli Muhammaddin, kama sallaita 'ala alli Ibrahim, innaka Hamidun Majid."
Reference:

• Sahih Bukhari, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 320 - Book of al-Tafseer - (English version)

• Sahih Bukhari, Page 1035, Number 4797, Book: Tafseer of The Prophet - (Arabic version)

Narrated Abu Said Al-Khudri: We said, "O Allah's Apostle! (We know) this greeting (to you) but how shall we invoke Allah for you?" He said, "Say! Allahumma salli ala Muhammadin 'Abdika wa rasulika kama- sallaita 'ala alli Ibrahim wa barik ala Muhammadin wa'ala alli Muhammadin kama barakta 'ala alli Ibrahim.' Al-Laith said: 'Ala Muhammadin wa 'ala alli Muhammadin kama barakta ala alli Ibrahim.
Reference:

• Sahih Bukhari, Volume 6, Book 60, Number 321 - Book of al-Tafseer - (English version)

• Sahih Bukhari, Page 1035, Number 4798, Book: Tafseer of The Prophet - (Arabic version)

Narrated 'Abdur-Rahman bin Abi Laila: Ka'b bin 'Ujra met me and said, "Shall I give you a present? Once the Prophet came to us and we said, 'O Allah's Apostle ! We know how to greet you; but how to send 'Salat' upon you? He said, 'Say: Allahumma Salli ala Muhammadin wa 'ala Alli Muhammadin, kama sal-laita 'ala alli Ibrahima innaka Hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala alli Muhammadin, kama barakta 'ala alli Ibrahima, innaka Hamidun Majid."
Reference:

• Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75, Number 368 - Invocations - (English version)

• Sahih Bukhari, Page 1355, Number 6357, Book: al-Daa'wat - (Arabic version)

Narrated Abu Sa'id Al-Khudri: We said, "O Allah's Apostle This is (i.e. we know) the greeting to you; will you tell us how to send Salat on you?" He said, "Say: 'Allahumma Salli 'ala Muhammadin 'abdika wa rasulika kama sal-laita 'ala Ibrahima wa barik 'ala Muhammadin wa alli Muhammadin kama barakta 'ala Ibrahima wa Alli Ibrahim."
Reference:

• Sahih Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 75, Number 369 - Invocations - (English version)

• Sahih Bukhari, Page 1355, Number 6358, Book: al-Daa'wat - (Arabic version)

صلوا علي، واجتهدوا في الدعاء، وقولوا: "اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد، وبارك على محمد و آل محمد، كما باركت على إبراهيم و آل إبراهيم، إنك حميد مجيد"

التخريج (برموز السيوطي): (حم ن) وابن سعد وسمويه والبغوي والبارودي وابن قانع (طب) عن زيد بن خارجة
التخريج (مفصلا): أحمد في مسنده والنسائي وابن سعد وسمويه والبغوي والبارودي وابن قانع الطبراني في الكبير عن زيد بن خارجة - تصحيح السيوطي: صحيح
Reference:

• al-Jaami'i al-Sagheer, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti, #5033 (باب: حرف الصاد)

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #19890, #19891 ({الصلاة عليه في التشهد} صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم.)

إذا صليتم علي فقولوا: اللهم صل على محمد النبي الأمي وعلى آل محمد كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم وبارك على محمد النبي الأمي وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد.

(حم حب قط هق) عن أبي مسعود.

التخريج (برموز السيوطي): (حم ق د ن ه) عن كعب بن عجرة
التخريج (مفصلا): أحمد في مسنده ومتفق عليه [البخاري ومسلم] وأبو داود والنسائي وابن ماجة عن كعب بن عجرة
تصحيح السيوطي: صحيح
Reference:

• Ziyadat al-Jaami'i al-Sagheer, al-Durr al-Manthur, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti: #495 (حرف الهمزة)

• Ziyadat al-Jaami'i al-Sagheer, al-Durr al-Manthur, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti: #2284 (حرف القاف)

• al-Jaami'i al-Sagheer, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti, #6162 (باب: حرف القاف)

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #2185, #2187 ()

إذا تشهد أحدكم في الصلاة فليقل: اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد وارحم محمد وارحم محمدا وآل محمد كما صليت وباركت وترحمت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد.

(ك هق) عن ابن مسعود.
Reference:

• Ziyadat al-Jaami'i al-Sagheer, al-Durr al-Manthur, by Jalaludin al-Suyuti: #321 (حرف الهمزة)

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #2183 ()

More References:
Musnad Ahmad ibn Hanbal: v4,p241 [Entire book:(p1318,#18283)]; v4,p241 [Entire book:(p1318,#18285)]; v4,p243 [Entire book:(p1320,#18307)]; v4,p244 [Entire book:(p1320,#18313)]

Do not send an amputated prayer

"Do not send an amputed prayer." The companions asked: "What is an amputed prayer?" He said: "When you say, 'Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad' and stop. You should say, 'Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammad wa al-i Muhammad'."
Reference:

• Yanabi'i al-Muwaddah, 2:59; al-Sawa'iq al-Muhriqah, ibn Hajar, section 1 ch.11

A supplication does not reach the heavens unless you send your blessings to the prophet

عن علي قال: كل دعاء محجوب عن السماء حتى يصلي على محمد وعلى آل محمد.

(عبيد الله بن محمد بن حفص العيشي في حديثه وعبد القادر الرهاوي في الأربعين)
Reference:

• Kanz al-U'ummal, by al-Muttaqi al-Hindi, #3988 (باب في الصلاة عليه صلى الله عليه وآله وسلم)