The Companion saying: 'Shall I send all my prayers to you?'

Q: What is the meaning of the saying of one of the Companions of the Messenger (peace be upon him), Should I make all my Salah for you? (Part No. 24; Page No. 157) The Messenger (peace be upon him) said, "then your concerns will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven..." ?

A: Salah here means Du`a' (supplication). This Hadith urges people to increase asking Allah to bestow peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) as this entails great reward. Ibn Al-Qayyim (may Allah be merciful to him) said in his book, "Jala' Al-Afham fil-Salah wal-Salam `ala Khayr Al-Anam", "Our Shaykh Abu Al-`Abbas Ibn Taymiyyah (may Allah be pleased with him) said when he was asked about the meaning of this Hadith, 'Ubay ibn Ka`b had a Du`a’ that he used to say for himself. He asked the Prophet (peace be upon him) whether he should make one-quarter of it sending blessings on him, and he replied, “Whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.” I said, " Half?" He said: “Whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.” I said, "Two thirds?" He said, “Whatever you wish, and if you do more it is better for you.” I said,"Should I make all my Du`a’ for you?" He said, “Then your concerns will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven." Whoever sends peace and prayers upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), Allah will send blessings on them tenfold and if Allah sends blessings on a person, He will take care of his concerns and forgive him his sins.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.