Q 1: Would you please explain the validity of invoking peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) after finishing Salah (Prayer), and explain the meaning of Allah's saying, And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your) intentions and hopes.

A: Invoking peace and blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him) is one of the best acts of worships. It is ordained by Allah Who says, Allâh sends His Salât (Graces, Honours, Blessings, Mercy) on the Prophet (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), and also His angels (ask Allâh to bless and forgive him). O you who believe! Send your Salât on (ask Allâh to bless) him (Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم), and (you should) greet (salute) him with the Islâmic way of greeting (salutation i.e. As-Salâmu ‘Alaikum ). Moreover, the Prophet (peace be upon him) urged Muslims to do this act in which its reward is multiplied and said, If anyone invokes peace and blessings on me once, Allah will bless him ten times.' (Part No. 7; Page No. 120) A Muslim is recommended to invoke peace and blessings upon the Prophet after saying Tashahhud (a recitation in the sitting position in the last unit of Prayer), during performing Funeral Prayer, in delivering the Khutbah (sermon), when the Prophet's name is mentioned, and in many other situations. However, we do not know that a person is prescribed to do this act after saying Taslim (salutation of peace ending the Prayer).As for Allah's saying And to your Lord (Alone) turn (all your) intentions and hopes. , it means that you should resort to Allah alone concerning all your affairs and make your inclinations conform with Allah's Shar` (law) through utterances, actions, and beliefs.May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.