By Reciting Salwaat, Sins are forgiven!

The polytheists of Mecca forced Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) to take shelter in the valley of Abu Talib. They made their people guard the entrance of the valley so that the food etc. does not reach the Muslims in the valley. The companions of Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) were disgusted by the situation. They complained to Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) about the situation. If Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) would pray, Allah would have send heavenly food for them like He had sent for Bani Israel and He would have given them whatever they desired. When they complained to Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), he (s.a.w.a.) pointed towards the mountain and ordered it to go far. The mountains became far and a vast land was visible till the vision could reach.He (s.a.w.a.) with his hand indicated and said "Whatever Allah has hidden in you, the trees, the fruits, the flowers and the greenery etc, you remove it. The desert became as Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.) had ordered. There were many rivulets, fruits bearing trees, greenery was spread. Bounties which never any king got it. The companions ate the fruits, drank the water of the streams and thanked Allah for the bounties." When their clothes became dirty, they turned towards Holy Prophet (s.a.w.a.), he (s.a.w.a.) said, "Recite Salwaat on me and my progeny and blow on your dress and wipe your hand on the dress. The dress will become clean and pure and sorrow will be removed from your hearts." They did the same, their dresses became clean and pure, the dirt from their bodies vanished and their health became free from worries and sorrow. They use to say how strange it is that we recited Salwaat on you and your progeny, we became clean and pure. He (s.a.w.a.) said by reciting Salwaat your heart is cleaned from malice, your sins are forgiven as the clothes are made clean. Nay! More than your clothes you are made pure from your sins and your good deeds become more shining (noorani) Ref: Hayatul Qulub, vol. 2, pg. 491-92