It is also attributed to Sheikh Ahmad al-Tijani, the founder of the TijaniyyaSufi order, and this prayer is actually recited by millions of Tijaniyya adherents (murids) across the world as part of their daily wird.[5]
The full text and authentic formula of this litany and prayer for Muhammad is as follows:[6]
English: O Allah, send prayers upon our master Muhammad, the opener of what was closed, and the seal of what had preceded, the helper of the truth by the Truth, and the guide to Your straight path. May Allah send prayers upon his Family according to his greatness and magnificent rank.
A condition for the good recitation of this prayer and that it must begin beforehand by offering four prayer units (rakaʿāt).[7]
The recitation (tilawa) of surah Al-Qadr will be performed in the first rakah, surah Al-Zalzalah in the second, surah Al-Kafirun in the third, and the two surates of seeking refuge (Surah Al-Falaq and Surah Al-Nas) in the fourth.[8]
After having completed the reading of this ritual prayer, the murid must burn a perfume of agarwoodincense to perfume the room or the place of the recitation.[9]