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The Tashahhud

The authentic Sunnah transmits three forms of the tashahhud, narrated by three different Companions: ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud, ‘Abdullah ibn ‘Abbas, and Abu Musa al-Ash‘ari رضي الله عنهم. All three are valid, and a Muslim may recite any of them.

"Prayers" here may mean the obligatory prayers, both obligatory and voluntary, supplications, or all acts of worship. "Good words" may mean the best words for praising Allah, the words of remembrance and supplication, or righteous deeds. Barakāt (blessings) means everything good that Allah bestows abundantly, or the increase He grants in His bounty.

It is narrated from ‘Abdullah ibn Mas‘ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet ﷺ taught him to say:

"All greetings are for Allah, and prayers, and good words. Peace be upon you, O Prophet, and the mercy of Allah and His blessings. Peace be upon us and upon the righteous servants of Allah. I bear witness that there is no god but Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His servant and His Messenger."

[al-Bukhari 831; Muslim 897]