Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 8869 — Sending blessings upon the Prophet

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Sa'id al-Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) that we said: "O Messenger of Allah! We have learned how to send salam upon you; now teach us how to send salah (blessings) upon you as well." He said: "Say: 'O Allah! Send Your mercy upon Your servant and Messenger Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), as You sent Your mercy upon Ibrahim; and send Your blessings upon Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him), as You sent Your blessings upon Ibrahim.'"