The tashahhud
All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.
Recite at the point in salah described by its title: the tashahhud.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 831. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
At-tahiyyatu lillahi wa-s-salawatu wa-t-tayyibat. As-salamu 'alayka ayyuha-n-nabiyyu wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. As-salamu 'alayna wa 'ala 'ibadillahi-s-saliheen. Ashhadu an la ilaha illallahu wa ashhadu anna Muhammadan 'abduhu wa rasuluh.
All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.
Recited in the sitting position, exactly as the Prophet ﷺ taught it to the companions.
What does The tashahhud mean?
All greetings, prayers, and pure words are for Allah (SWT). Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah (SWT) and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah (SWT). I bear witness that there is no god but Allah (SWT), and I bear witness that Muhammad ﷺ is His servant and His Messenger.
When should I recite The tashahhud?
Recite at the point in salah described by its title: the tashahhud.
What is the source for The tashahhud?
Sahih al-Bukhari 831.