The Salât al-Munjiyah Prayer and Its Virtues

The Salât al-Munjiyah prayer is recommended to be recited not only after obligatory prayers but also during moments of fear, calamity, and distress. This prayer is considered a source of spiritual peace and intercession, often sought by those in need of relief. The profound secrets contained within it and the blessings it conveys through sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) elevate its significance.

Salât al-Munjiyah – Salâten Tunjinâ

Known among the people as “Tunjinâ” due to the inclusion of the word “tunjinâ” in it, Salât al-Munjiyah is one of the most impactful prayers. It is recommended to recite this prayer after obligatory prayers, during times of fear, or in the face of calamities. It is a salutation that can be recited individually or as part of a litany performed 1,000 times. Its recitation is seen as a means of obtaining relief from both material and spiritual troubles and attaining great rewards.

The Virtues of Salât al-Munjiyah

• Salât al-Munjiyah, when recited in times of distress, invokes Allah’s help and grants peace to the heart of the reciter.
• Those who recite this prayer are protected from calamities and draw closer to their Lord.
• It increases blessings and grants the reward of sending salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).
• Regular recitation of Salât al-Munjiyah shields the reciter from enemies and acts as a barrier against future misfortunes.
• Performing this prayer after two units of voluntary prayer and then making one’s supplication increases the likelihood of its acceptance.
• Through the spiritual impact of these salutations, it is hoped that one’s sustenance will be blessed.

Salât al-Munjiyah (Arabic Text)

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍٍ وَعَلَى آلِ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍٍ، صَلَاَةً تُنْجِيْنَا بِهَا مِنْ جَمِيعِ الأَهْوَالِ وَالآفَاتِ، وَتَقْضِي لَنَا بِهَا جَمِيعَ الحَاجَاتِ، وَتُطَهِّرُنَا بِهَا مِنْ جَمِيعِ السَّيِّئَاتِ، وَتَرْفَعُنَا بِهَا عِنْدَكَ أَعْلَى الدَّرَجَاتِ، وَتُبَلِّغُنَا بِهَا أَقْصَى الغَايَاتِ مِنْ جَمِيعِ الخَيْرَاتِ فِي الحَيَاةِ وَبَعْدَ المَمَاتِ، إِنَّكَ عَلَى كُلِّ شَيْءٍ قَدِيرٌ.

Salât al-Munjiyah (Transliteration)

Allâhumma salli ‘alâ sayyidinâ Muhammad wa ‘alâ âli sayyidinâ Muhammad, salâten tunjînâ bihâ min jamî’il ahwâli wal âfât, wa taqdî lanâ bihâ jamî’al hâjât, wa tutahhirunâ bihâ min jamî’is-sayyi’ât, wa tarfa’unâ bihâ ‘indaka a‘la’d-darajât, wa tuballighunâ bihâ aqsa’l-ghâyât, min jamî’il khayrâti fi’l-hayâti wa ba‘da’l-mamât, innaka ‘alâ kulli shay’in qadîr.

The Meaning of Salât al-Munjiyah

“O Allah! Send Your blessings upon our Master Muhammad and upon the family of our Master Muhammad. A blessing that, through it, saves us from all fears and calamities, fulfills all our needs, purifies us from all sins, elevates us to the highest ranks in Your presence, and conveys us to the ultimate goals of all goodness in life and after death. Truly, You have power over all things.”

When reciting these prayers, it is also advised to make the intention: “O Lord, preserve me, my family, and all believers from the calamities of the earth and sky, and from all forms of trials and tribulations.”

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