and the inclusion of the Messenger of Allāh (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) is more fitting, so our statement: "as You have sent blessings upon the family of Ibrāhīm" includes sending blessings upon him and upon the rest of the prophets from the descendants of Ibrāhīm. Then Allāh, the Exalted, has commanded us to send blessings upon him and his family specifically, as much as we send blessings upon him along with the rest of the family of Ibrāhīm in general, and he is among them. His family receives from that what is appropriate for them, and the remainder is all for him (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam). He said: There is no doubt that the specific blessing for the family of Ibrāhīm and the Messenger of Allāh (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam) with them is more complete than the blessing they receive without them, so this great matter of blessing is sought for him, which is undoubtedly better than what is for Ibrāhīm. Then the benefit of the analogy becomes apparent, adhering to its origin, and that what is sought for him through this wording of blessing is greater than what is sought for him by other means. For if what is sought through the supplication is like what is compared to it, and he has the greatest share of it, then he receives from the sought comparison more than what Ibrāhīm and others receive. And added to that is what he has from the comparison that others did not receive, thus his virtue and honor over Ibrāhīm and all of his family - among whom are the prophets - becomes evident, which is befitting him. This blessing thus indicates this preference and follows it, and it is among its necessitations and implications. So may Allāh send blessings upon him and his family and grant them abundant peace, and reward him on our behalf with the best reward He has given to any prophet for his nation. O Allāh, send blessings upon Muḥammad and the family of Muḥammad as You have sent blessings upon the family of Ibrāhīm. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. And bless Muḥammad and the family of Muḥammad as You have blessed the family of Ibrāhīm. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. The second benefit: The esteemed reader will see that these formulas, in their various types, all include sending blessings upon the family of the Prophet (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam), his wives, and his descendants with him (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam). Therefore, it is not from the sunnah, nor does it fulfill the prophetic command, to limit oneself to saying: "O Allāh, send blessings upon Muḥammad" only, but rather one must recite one of these complete formulas as they have been transmitted from him (ṣallá Allāhu ʿalayhi wa-sallam). There is no difference in this between the first and the last tashahhud, and this is the text of the imam