The Miser Who Doesn't Send Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ
Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3546
وَقَالَصلىاللهعليهوسلم:((الْبَخِيلُمَنْذُكِرْتُعِنْدَهُفَلَمْيُصَلِّعَلَيَّ)).
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Transliteration
Wa qāla ṣallā Allāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam: ((Al-bakhīlu man dhukirtu ʿindahu falam yuṣalli ʿalayya)).
Translation
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said, 'A miser is one whom, when I am mentioned in his presence, fails to send blessings upon me.'
Context
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ defined a true miser not by wealth, but by spiritual stinginess. He taught this to highlight the immense reward of sending blessings upon him and the missed opportunity for those who neglect it.
Benefit
Sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ is a means of earning Allah's mercy and forgiveness. It is an act of love and recognition of his noble status, bringing spiritual richness.
When to Recite
Recite whenever the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ name is mentioned.