Forty Angelic Salwat and Precious Pearls

:: Post No. 14: How many salwats can we say while reciting the Holy Dua? ::

Sunday, Feb. 15, 2026

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful.

Ya Ali Madad! This post has two parts:

1. Knowledge Section;
2. Angelic Salwat Dhikr.

Part 1: Knowledge Section

How many salwats can we say while reciting the Holy Dua? In order to answer this question let us first read artice B from the preamble of the Shia Imami Ismaili Muslim constitution:

"In accordance to the Shia doctrine, tradition, and interpretation of history, the Holy Prophet (S.A.S.) designated and appointed his cousin and son-in-law Hazrat Mawlana Ali Amiru-l-Mu'minin ('Alayhi-s-salam), to be the first Imam to continue the Ta'wil and Ta'lim of Allah's final message and to guide the murids, and proclaimed that the Imamat should continue by heredity through Hazrat Mawlana Ali (A.S.) and his daughter Hazrat Bibi Fatimat-az-Zahra, Khatun-i-Jannat ('Alayha-s-salam)."

The words 'Alayhi-s-salam' mean 'Peace be upon him'. This is a short form of salwat and can only be used when the name of Panj tan Pak or Holy Imams is recited or mentioned. If one chooses, this principle can be used during the recitation of the Holy Du'a. It is a good idea to say 'Alayhi-s-salam' silently after each name is recited in the following sections of the Holy Dua:

In the sixth part of the Holy Dua when the names of Panj tan Pak (5 Holy Persons) and when the names of the chain of 49 Holy Imams are recited.
At the end of each of the six parts of Holy Du'a when the name of NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam is recited.

The third paragraph of the the first part of the Holy Du'a is an extended form of salwat Therefore, a sensitive person can recite an equivalent of 61 (5+49+6+1) salwats during the recitation of the Holy Du'a. This is an entirely optional activity but is a nice application of basic Islamic principles. It is easy to do this when someone else is reciting the Holy Du'a.

May NOOR Mowlana Hazar Imam inspire us to follow the Right Path and be blessed with many Batini Noorani (spiritual and luminous) Didars in this life time. Ameen.

Part 2. Angelic Salwat
Let us recite angelic salwats to invoke Divine grace and mercy.

Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim
In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful

Allâhumâ salli alâ Muhammadin wa âle Muhammad:
O Allah! Bestow Peace on and through Muhammad and his Descendants

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Al-hamdu lillahi rabbil 'alamin.
Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the worlds!

Haizinda — Qayampaya
(Our Present Imam is Living and His NOOR is Eternal)

Forty Angelic Salwat and Precious Pearls

Article by Dr. Noorallah Juma