What is the prescribed manner for sending blessings upon the Prophet (Salawat 'ala an-Nabi) in the funeral prayer?
General Chapter
Al-Mughni
Book of Funerals
Primary text
The description of sending blessings upon the Prophet in the funeral prayer should follow the description given in the Tashahhud, as the Prophet taught the Companions the method when asked how to pray upon him. However, deviating from the specific wording of the Tashahhud is permissible because the objective is the general act of sending blessings.
Supporting text
Al-Qadi stated that one may say: "O Allah, send blessings upon Your nearest Angels, Your Messengers, and all who obey You, among the people of the heavens and the people of the earth; indeed, You are capable of all things." Ahmad narrated that one should supplicate for the Prophet and the nearest Angels.