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Allahumma salli ‘ala sayyidina Muhammadin
O Allah bless our Master Muhammad,
al-fatih lima ughliqa
the Opener of what had been closed,
wa-l-khatimi lima sabaqa
who has sealed what has gone before,
nasiri-l-Haqq bi-l-Haqq
the Helper of Truth by Truth,
wa-hadi ‘ila sirata-l-mustaqim
the Guide to Your straight path,
wa ‘ala alihi haqqa qadrihi wa miqdarihi-l-‘azim
(and bless) his family according to his immense preciousness and universality
Salata-l-Fatih received by Hazrati Ahmad Tijani, may Allah sanctify his secret, from the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him
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Most Beloved Allah
Please bestow the ceaseless blessing of Your greatest pleasure
Upon our master Muhammad
And the family of Muhammad
And reveal his splendid truth to humanity
Grant him Your boundless favor
And establish him in the station of universal praise
Which You have promised him
Reward him as his perfect being deserves to be rewarded
And reward him on our behalf
With the most excellent reward
You have ever bestowed upon a prophet
On behalf of his community
Most precious Allah bless ceaselessy all of his community—
The prophets and the truthful
The martyrs and the righteous
And all those obediant to You
Through Your boundless Mercy alone
O Most Merciful of the Merciful
Amin amin wa-l-Hamdu-li-Llahi-r-Rabbi-l-‘alamin
From the Early Morning Wird of Hazreti Pir Nureddin Jerrahi, may his secret be sanctified
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Allahumma salli ‘ala-l-Mustafa
Allahumma salli ‘ala-l-Mustafa
O Allah shower blessings upon the Chosen One
Badi ‘il-Jamali wa Bahri-l-Wafa’
Badi ‘il-Jamali wa Bahri-l-Wafa’
Exquisite in Beauty, The Ocean of Faithfulness
Wa salli ‘alayhi kama yanbaghi
Wa salli ‘alayhi kama yanbaghi
And bless him as he deserves—
As-Sadiq Muhammad alayhi-s-Salam
As-Sadiq Muhammad alayhi-s-Salam
The Faithful, The Most Praiseworthy, upon him be Your Peace
A traditional illahi
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Muhammad is the Truthful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Faithful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Merciful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Peaceful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Prayerful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Graceful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Beautiful, Peace be unto him!
Muhammad is the Blissful, Peace be unto him!
An illahi inspired to Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may his soul be sanctified
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Most Praiseworthy Muhammad
Most Praiseworthy of those who praise Allah Ahmad
Powerful Magnet of Praise Mahmud
The One who Praises Allah Hamid
(His name in the Torah) Ahyad
The Unique One Wahid
Annihilator of the Darkness of Faithlessness Mahi
The Gatherer and Unifier Hashir
Successor to the Prophets Akib
Purifier and Guide (Title of Sura 20) Ta Ha
Perfect Human Being (Title of Sura 36) Ya Sin
The Pure One Tahir
Desired of Allah Mergub-u Huda
Intercessor on Judgement Day Shef-i Ruz-i-Jeza
Refuge of the Poor Melje-i-Fukara
Friend of the Weak Enis-iz-Zuafa
Beloved of Allah Mahbub-u-Huda
Master of the Sword Sahib-i-Seyf
Master of the Book Sahibu-l-Kitab
Chief of the Prophets Serdar-i-Enbiya
Messenger of the Almighty Resul-i-Kibriya
Master of the Two Bowlengths Sahib-i-Kabe Kavseyn
Imam of the two Sanctuaries Imamu-l-Haramayn
Grandfather of Hasan and Husayn Jeddu-l-Haseneyn
Master of Intercession Sahib-i-Shefaat
Master of the Praiseworthy Station Sahib-i-Makam-ul-Mahmud
Chosen Messenger Resul-u-Mujteba
Messenger of Men and Jinn Resul-u-Sakaleyn
Prophet of the Two Sanctuaries Nabiyyu-l-Haramayn
Imam of the Two Directions of Prayer Imamu-l-Qiblatayn
Master of the Heavenly Ascension Sahibu-l-Mi’raj
Master of the Heavenly Steed Sahibu-l-Raf-Raf
Master of Miracles Sahibu-l-Mujizat
Master of the Qur’an Sahibu-l-Qur’an
The blessed names of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, as found in Shaykh Muzaffer’s book Irshad. The transliterations of these noble names are from the Arabic, those marked with an asterisk are transliterated from the Ottoman language. Traditionally the names of the Prophet are chanted with the blessing sala-Llahu ‘alayhi wa-s-Salaam following each name.
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O Culmination of Prophesy, Muhammad Most Praiseworthy, Most Perfect of Allah’s Creations, Caretaker of Divine Revelation, al-amin, Absolutely Trustworthy One, Purest of Arabs, Six-Dimensional Mirror, Full Moon of Truth Shining in the Night of Divine Mystery, Bringer of Sublime Good Tidings, Sweet-voiced Nightingale of Love.
O Sultan of Hearts in the Garb of a Humble Man, Matchless, Priceless, Incomparable Pearl, Efendimiz, Most Precious Spiritual Master.
O Glory of All Realms, Glory of Prophets and Messengers, Habibullah, Most Profoundly Beloved of Allah, Perfect Guide along the Mystic Way.
O Living Presence of the Divine Mission, Hazrati Paygambar, Most Revered Prophet, One Who Ceaselessly Praises Allah, Gatherer of Humanity, Phoenix of the Egg of Pure Religion, al-Imam, Leader of the Prayers, Imam of All Muslims, One Whose Beauty Kindles the Divine Words "But for you I would not have created the universe."
O Mystic Knower of the Sacred Law, Most Exalted One in Paradise, Seal of the Prophets Who Announces the Distribution of Divine Light to All Humanity, Seal of Revelation Who Announces the Completion of the Drama of the 124,000 Prophets.
O Best of Humanity, Shaykh of the Entire World, Master of the Temporal and Eternal Realms, One Whose Light Annihilates the Darkness of the Limited Self, Brilliant Gnostic Moon of Yemen, Mahbub, Supreme Beloved, Mahmud, Powerful Magnet of Praise.
O Kingly Sun of the Eternal Day of Knowledge, First Light Shining from the Divine Command Be!, World-illuminating Lamp of Truth, Life-giving Sun of sharia.
O Sage Always Wrapped in the Cloak of Deep Meditation, Muhammad Deserving Most Sublime Praise, One Who Equips Hearts and Souls for the Journey, Specially Selected by Allah, Truthful Speaker, Decider and Decision, al-Murshid al-Akbar, Incomparable Spiritual Teacher and Guide, Mustafa, Divinely Elected One, One Who Is Wrapped in Divine Love and Protection.
O Prophet of the Holy Sanctuary at the Center of the Universe, Prophet of the End of Time, Prophet of Pure Divine Mercy, Prophet of Repentance Whose Intercession Is Always Successful, One Who Compassionately Warns Humanity, Center of the Nine Circles, Central Point of the Most Resplendent Circle.
O First Light, Light that Enlightens the Whole World, Light of Guidance, Clear Light, Primordial Light, Culminating Light, Light of the Throne, Light of Lights, Light of Allah within the Light of Allah, Messenger of Messengers, Seal of Messengers, Complete Mercy of Allah to All Humanity, Messenger of Holy Warfare against Negation, Messenger of Sweet Solace and Comfort, Messenger to Human Beings and Beings on Subtle Planes.
O Resting Place and Sanctuary of the Prophetic Mission, Leader of the Advanced Guard, Holder of the Divine Explanation, Holder of the Green Banner of Infinite Praise, Upholder of the True Law.
O Fountain of the Energy of Life, One Who is Crowned with the Mystic Green Turban, Prince of Prophets, Prince of the Universe, Master of the Righteous, Master of Endless Horizons, Master of Humankind, Master of Prophets, Master of the Two Worlds, Master of All Divine Emmisaries, Master of the Mystic Masters.
O Living Lamp of the Way of Perfect Guidance, Sultan of Dervishes, Intercessor for Hopeless Sinners, Supreme Intercessor on the Day of Judgement, Intercessor for Every Spiritual Nation, Intercessor for All Humankind, King of Both Worlds, Perfect Witness of Truth, Caretaker of the Ocean of Love, Overseer of the Awesome Tumult of Resurrection.
O Watchman of the Night and Morning of Creation, Delicate Early Morning Sun of Wisdom, Source of Light for Men and Jinn, True Sharia, Perfect Model of the Holy Way of Life, Prophet Beyond Letters, Unlettered Man of Truth, Living Qur’anic Sura Ta Ha, Living Qur’anic Sura Ya Sin.
O Quintessence of the Universe, Crest Jewel on the Forehead of Humanity, Rose in the Meadow of Prophesy, Diamond in the Crown of Prophesy, Central Pole in the Tent of Relative Existence, may the Peace of Allah and mystic union with Divine Love exalt you eternally and exalt your noble family and your spiritual companions throughout time and eternity, gathering all souls together into the Culmination of Light and Love.
To be drawn into the Light of Allah and not be blinded, O brothers and sisters, repeat with longing and with love:
as-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Habiballah
Heartfelt and profound greetings to your sublime soul,
O incomparable Prophet and uniquely beloved one of Allah.
"Salutations to the Holy Prophet" composed by Shaykh Nur al-Jerrahi, may Allah be forever pleased with him, in Atom
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As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Rasulallah
Blessings and peace be upon you O Messenger of Allah,
As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka ya Habiballah
Blessings and peace be upon you O Beloved One of Allah,
As-salatu wa-s-salamu ‘alayka
Blessings and peace be upon you
ya sayyidi-l-awwalina wa-l-akhirin
O Master of the First and the Last!
wa salaamun ‘ala-l-mursalin
And may Divine Peace be upon all the Messengers.
wa-l-hamdu-li-Llahi-r-Rabbi-l-‘alamin
All praise flows to Allah, Lover and Cherisher of the worlds.
Salawat used often in Jerrahi ceremonies of dhikr, hand-taking and the call to prayer. Appears in the evening Wird of Nureddin Jerrahi as part of the Hudara Takbir