Encyclopedia of Islam

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al-nabi), as well as “May blessing and peace be 

upon him” (alayhi al-salat wal-salam). Invoking 

blessing and peace upon Muhammad is con-

sidered to be an expression of devotion that is 

endorsed by the Quran, which states, “God and 

the angels bless the Prophet. O you believers! 

Bless him and greet him with peace” (Q 33:56). 

In Islamic popular religion calling for blessing and 

peace upon Muhammad is believed to bring God’s 

blessing (

baraka

) and repel evil from the person 

using it. Some Muslims believe it will win those 

who use it Muhammad’s 

intercession

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Udg

-

ment

  d

ay

. Such phrases are recited in Sufi 

dhikr

rituals and included in amulets that are worn on 

the body or displayed in homes, businesses, and 

vehicles.

See also 

aFterliFe

; 

amUlets

 

and

 

talismans

; 

prophets

 

and

 

prophecy

.