The Power of Salawaat: Teaching Our Children to Love and Remember the Prophet ﷺ

At Blissed Kids, we believe that nurturing the heart of a child starts with nurturing their connection to Allah ﷻ and His beloved Messenger ﷺ. One of the most powerful, beautiful, and simple ways to do this is by consistently saying Salawaat—sending peace and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

What Does the Qur’an Say?

Allah ﷻ Himself commands the believers to send Salawaat:

"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace."
(Surah Al-Ahzaab, 33:56)

What a profound verse—Allah, in His Majesty, and His angels are already sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. What honor lies in joining them!

What Did the Prophet ﷺ Teach Us?

The Prophet ﷺ emphasized the importance of sending Salawaat through many hadiths:

"Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times."
(Sahih Muslim)

"The closest of people to me on the Day of Judgment will be those who sent the most blessings upon me."
(Tirmidhi - Hasan Hadith)

"The miser is the one in whose presence I am mentioned and he does not send blessings upon me."
(Tirmidhi - Sahih)

"No one sends peace upon me but Allah returns my soul to me so that I may return his greeting."
(Abu Dawood)

And he ﷺ said:

"None of you truly believes until I am more beloved to him than his father, his child, and all of mankind."
(Bukhari & Muslim)

When Should We Say Salawaat?

The beauty of Salawaat is that it can be said anytime, and it always brings peace to the heart. But here are some times specifically recommended from the Sunnah:

After hearing the Athan

When the Prophet’s ﷺ name is mentioned

Upon entering and exiting the masjid

During duaa (opening/closure) 

In the morning and evening athkar

On Fridays, and during the khutbah

During salah, especially in the Tashahhud

Why Is This Important for Kids?

Teaching our children to say Salawaat regularly helps them live Islam with love and authenticity. It connects their hearts to the Prophet ﷺ—not just as a religious figure, but as someone whose life and teachings guide every part of ours.

Kids who grow up loving the Prophet ﷺ will naturally want to live by his example—being kind, brave, honest, and spiritually strong.

And in times of stress, fear, or sadness, saying “Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammad” can bring immense peace. The Prophet ﷺ said:

“Send Salawaat upon me often, for it will remove your worries and forgive your sins.”
(Hadith – Hasan)

 Parents: It Starts With Us!

As parents, we are our children’s first role models. If they see us regularly saying Salawaat—with love and sincerity—they’ll pick it up naturally.

Whether you’re driving, folding laundry, or walking into the masjid, let them hear you whispering blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. Let them ask why—and share with them the love that lives in your heart.

This is more than a ritual—it’s a spiritual tool. And the more we use it, the more our Imaan is elevated and our homes become filled with peace.

Final Thoughts

Life will always bring stress and challenges. But when we give our children the gift of Salawaat, we equip them with a habit that soothes the soul and uplifts the heart.

Let’s raise kids who not only know about the Prophet ﷺ, but who love him deeply and mention him often. That is a legacy worth leaving.

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ، وَبَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ، وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، فِي الْعَالَمِينَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ