Is what Sheikh Muhammad Amin ibn Abdullah al-Ethiopy mentioned in his commentary on al-Bayquniyyah correct, that the meaning of "salat" (prayer/blessings) from Allah is "mercy coupled with veneration," and the meaning of "salam" (peace/salutations) is "His safeguarding, peace be upon him, from what he fears for his Ummah," and that "he, peace be upon him, is feared with a fear of reverence and awe"?
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There are two interpretations for the meaning of "peace be upon the Prophet - may Allah bless him and grant him peace." The first is that "Al-Salam" is one of Allah's Beautiful Names, meaning that Allah protects and watches over the Prophet - may Allah bless him and grant him peace. The second is that "Al-Salam" is the verbal noun of the verb "sallama" (to grant peace), meaning a supplication for his safety from every affliction. This supplication is not limited to his lifetime, but also includes the horrors of the Day of Resurrection and the safety of his and sacred law from those who would tamper with them.
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