We are encouraged to send benedictions on the Prophet (peace be upon him) as often as we can; we ought to do it in salah, especially in the final sitting of every Prayer.

 

However, saying salawat on the Prophet (peace be upon him) while hearing his name mentioned in the recitations of the imam or while we are reciting those verses, is not a prescribed practice. If it had been prescribed, it would have been reported by the Prophet’s companions. We find no evidence for it in the sources.

 

Therefore, the scholars are divided on this issue: Some permit or even recommend it as long as it is done silently and not repeatedly, while others say one should abstain from it.

 

No one, however, would disagree with the fact that saying salawat on the Prophet (peace be upon him) is one of the most meritorious acts when practiced right at the right time and place.