The Ziyārah of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.), Invocations Next to His Grave, and Performance of the Ziyārah

Abū ‘Abdillāh (Imam Sādiq (a.s.)) said: Before going to Madīnah or prior to entering it, perform a GHUSL. Then proceed to the grave of the Messenger of Allāh (s.a.a.w.) and say Salām to him. Move to the pillar which is…

Abū ‘Abdillāh (Imam Sādiq (a.s.)) said: After you finish your invocations next to the grave (of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.)), proceed to the pulpit. Rub your hands on it and then hold its two bottom knobs. Rub your face and…

His grandfather (Imam Bāqir (a.s.)) said: ‘Ali ibn Ḥusain (Imam Sajjād (a.s.)) used to stand next to the grave of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) and say Salām to the Messenger of Allāh (s.a.a.w.) and testify that he announced…

I saw Abā ‘Abdillāh (Imam Sādiq (a.s.)) going to the grave of the Messenger of Allāh (s.a.a.w.). When he arrived at the grave, he placed his hand on it and said: I ask Allāh who selected you, chose you, guided you, and…

Abul Ḥasan (Imam Kāżim (a.s.)) asked me, “What do you recite in your salutation to the Prophet (s.a.a.w.)?” I replied, “I recite that which is known and (commonly) narrated.” Imam (a.s.) asked, “Should I not teach you…

I asked Abal Ḥasan (Imam Riďā (a.s.)), “How should I say Salām to the Messenger of Allāh (s.a.a.w.) next to his grave?” Imam (a.s.) replied: Salām upon the Messenger of Allāh. Salām to you, O love of Allāh! Salām to you,…

I saw Abal Ḥasan the First (Imam Kāżim (a.s.)), Hārūn the (Abbasid) caliph, ‘Isā ibn Ja’far, and Ja’far ibn Yaḥyā all in Madīnah next to the grave of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.). Hārūn said to Imam Kāżim (a.s.), “Go ahead…

His father (Imam Bāqir (a.s.)) said: My father, ‘Ali ibn Ḥusain (Imam Sajjād (a.s.)), used to stand next to the grave of the Prophet (s.a.a.w.) and say Salām to the Messenger of Allāh (s.a.a.w.) and testify that he…

I said to Abī ‘Abdillāh (Imam Sādiq (a.s.)), “Teach me a short Salām to the Prophet (s.a.a.w.).” Imam (a.s.) replied: Recite (the following): I ask Allāh who selected you, chose you, guided you, and guided (the creation)…

I asked Abal Ḥasan (Imam Riďā (a.s.)), “How should I say Salām to the Messenger of Allah (s.a.a.w.) next to his grave?” Imam (a.s.) replied: Recite (the following): Salām upon the Messenger of Allāh. Salām to you and…