# Why Is Prayer for the Prophet Greater Than the Angels’ Prostration to Adam

- Original post: https://www.twitter.com/i/status/2105891922141237585
- Source account: [@Tariq3000_obaid](https://x.com/Tariq3000_obaid)
- Source language: Arabic
- Target language: English
- Duration: 1:49
- Published: 2026-10-02
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## Transcript

[0:00](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam) Regarding the Qur'an, Imam al-Shafi'i says, as narrated from him, I am conveying the statement not verbatim, but in meaning.

[0:08](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=8) He says, this verse: “Indeed, God and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.” He says this verse is a merit of the Chosen One, peace and blessings be upon him,

[0:22](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=22) greater than the merit of prostrating to Adam.

[0:25](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=25) He was asked, “How so?” He said, “Because prostration to Adam, first of all, passed and came to an end.

[0:31](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=31) Meaning, prostration to Adam does not exist now.

[0:34](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=34) It was something that happened and ended. Secondly, who carried it out?

[0:40](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=40) Who carried it out? Only the angels, only angels, only.

[0:44](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=44) As for sending blessings upon the Prophet, they send blessings, they send blessings.

[0:48](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=48) In Arabic, this is a present-tense verb. The present tense verb, ‘they send blessings,’ indicates permanence, continuity, and renewal.

[0:56](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=56) It does not mean that God and His angels send blessings, meaning they did so at first. They still send blessings for as long as God wills.

[1:04](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=64) Furthermore, God and His angels participate in it.

[1:08](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=68) All the angels carry it out, as does the True One, Glorified and Exalted. “O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.”

[1:17](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=77) Imam al-Shafi'i also told them, may prayers and peace be upon him: Prostration to Adam was a test. That is why he failed the test, Iblis, when he refused to prostrate. But invoking blessings upon the Prophet, may God's blessings and peace be upon him,

[1:32](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=92) is not a test, but rather an honor and a kindness. It is an honor and kindness to the Chosen One, may God's blessings and peace be upon him.

[1:40](https://www.translate.mom/transcript/BvxDqpMm0Prl/en/why-is-prayer-for-the-prophet-greater-than-the-angels-prostration-to-adam?t=100) God honored him, treated him kindly, and exalted him and honored him with these blessings.