Reciting Durood Sharif connects us to the noble Prophetﷺ through blessings and love, whether in Arabic or English. The phrase “Peace be upon him” invites divine peace, making it more than words – it’s a spiritual bond with profound meaning.
This practice reflects our desire to intercede while honoring the Prophet’s moral and aesthetic attributes. Reading these sacred expressions strengthens our faith and keeps his legacy alive in daily life.
Unveiling the Blessings of Darood Sharif
Darood Sharif is an Urdu word that carries deep Islamic holiness, combining Darood (prayer) and Sharif (honorable). It’s a sacred expression of love and respect for the prophetﷺ ﷺ, often used in prayers and sermons during special events. This beautiful manifestation serves as praise and tribute, connecting Muslims to divine spirituality through its Arabic roots.
The importance of reading or listening to Darood Sharif lies in its power to bring believers closer to the holy figure of Islam.
Whether as a prayer or a praising act, it’s a way of respecting the Prophet while experiencing greatly enhanced faith. Across various occasions, from daily prayers to Islamic sanctification, this practice remains a core expression of devotion.
Durood-e-Ibrahim in Arabic
“اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد کما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد، اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد کما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد”.
English Transliteration :
Allahumma salli ala Muhammadiw wa ala aali Muhammadin kama sall’aita ala Ibrahima wa ala aali Ibrahima inna’ka hamidum majeed. Allahumma barik ala Muhammadiw wa ala aali Muhammadin kama barakta ala Ibrahima wa ala aali Ibrahima inna’ka hamidum majeed.
Darood Sharif in English:
“O Allah, send Your favor upon Muhammadﷺ and the family of Muhammadﷺ, as You sent favor upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed praiseworthy, glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammadﷺ and the family of Muhammadﷺ, as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are indeed praiseworthy, glorious.”
Understanding the Shortened Version of Darood Sharif
The shortest darood sharif we generally use is: ” Sall’allahu Alaihi Wa Aalihi Wa Salam”. (صَلّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وآله وَسَلَّمَ) Yet some other short durood are:
صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration: Sallal laho Ala-Nabi Muhammadﷺ.
اللَّهُمَّ صل عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration :Allahumma Sallay Ala Muhammad ew wa-ala Ale Muhammadﷺ.
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ النَّبِيِّ الْأُمِّيِّ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
Transliteration :alllahumm sall ealaa muhammad alnnabi al’ummii, waealaa al muhammad These are some short durood sharif to recite any time. They all mean to send blessings upon Muhammadﷺ and the Ummah of Muhammadﷺ.
How Durood Sharif Holds Significance for Us
A series of important points about the importance and virtue of Darood Sharif dua is as follows:
The Vital Role of Worship in Our Lives
Reading Darood Sharif is a sacred form of worship that expresses our love and praise for Prophet Muhammadﷺ, the beloved messenger of Allah. This beautiful practice connects us directly to divine blessings while honoring the Prophet’s legacy..
Expressing Love Through Devotion and Faith:
Through Darood Sharif, Muslims express love for Muhammadﷺ, affirming their beliefs in him as Allah’s last beloved messenger.
The Promise of Intercession: A Source of Hope
Through reading Darood Sharif, Muslims express their hopes for forgiveness of sins by seeking the intercession of the Prophet Muhammadﷺ
The Splendor of the Reward: A Divine Blessing:
When a reader recites Darood Sharif, they receive Allah’s pleasure, an excellent wage, and special blessings along with happiness for praising Muhammadﷺ.
Demonstrating Respect Through Reverence and Action:
Through Darood Sharif, Muslims show respect and love when they mention Prophet Muhammadﷺ, honoring his sacred status.
The Virtuous Blessings of Darood Shareef:
The reading of Darood Sharif carries immense virtue, bringing abundant blessings from Muhammadﷺ and a reward many times higher than other acts of worship.
Guiding and Empowering Muslims Through Teaching and Training:
Through Darood Sharif, Muslims receive vital religious education that improves moral personality at both individual and congregational levels, making it a great spiritual practice of supreme importance in Islamic worship and teachings.
Quranic Verses
Here are some important Qur’anic verses related to Darood Shareef, along with translations:
1. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:56) – The Core Verse
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا
Translation (Sahih International):
Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who have believed, ask [ Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [ Allah to grant him] peace.
🟢 This is the main verse commanding believers to send Darood (salutations) upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
2. Surah Al-Fatiha (48:29) – Mention of the Prophet’s status
مُّحَمَّدٌۭ رَّسُولُ ٱللَّهِ ۚ وَٱلَّذِينَ مَعَهُۥٓ أَشِدَّآءُ عَلَى ٱلْكُفَّارِ رُحَمَآءُ بَيْنَهُمْ
Translation (Sahih International):
Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah; and those with him are forceful against the disbelievers, merciful among themselves…
🟢 Though this doesn’t directly mention Darood, it highlights the exalted rank of the Prophet ﷺ, which justifies the importance of sending blessings upon him.
3. Surah Al-Ahzab (33:43) – Blessings and Mercy from Allah
هُوَ ٱلَّذِى يُصَلِّى عَلَيْكُمْ وَمَلَـٰٓئِكَتُهُۥ لِيُخْرِجَكُم مِّنَ ٱلظُّلُمَـٰتِ إِلَى ٱلنُّورِ ۚ
Translation (Sahih International):
It is He who confers blessing upon you, and His angels [ask Him to do so] that He may bring you out from darknesses into the light…
🟢 This verse refers to Allah and the angels sending blessings upon believers, showing the importance of invoking blessings as a form of divine mercy, paralleling the command to do so for the Prophet ﷺ.
4. Surah Tawbah (9:103) – Blessings purify
خُذْ مِنْ أَمْوَٰلِهِمْ صَدَقَةًۭ تُطَهِّرُهُمْ وَتُزَكِّيهِم بِهَا وَصَلِّ عَلَيْهِمْ ۖ
Translation (Sahih International):
Take [O Muhammad] from their wealth a charity by which you purify them and cause them increase, and invoke [Allah’s blessings] upon them. Indeed, your invocations are reassurance for them.
🟢 This shows that sending salat (blessings) has purifying and comforting effects, reinforcing the idea of its spiritual power.
Hadith About the Virtues of Darood Sharif
🌟 1. Increases Rewards & Removes Sins
Hadith:
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times and will erase ten sins and raise him ten degrees in status.”
— [Sunan al-Nasa’i 1297, Sahih]
✅ Virtue: One Darood = 10 blessings + 10 sins erased + 10 ranks elevated.
🌟 2. Closeness to the Prophet ﷺ
Hadith:
“The closest of people to me on the Day of Judgment will be those who sent the most blessings upon me.”
— [Jami` at-Tirmidhi 484, Hasan]
✅ Virtue: Regular Darood earns closeness to the Prophet ﷺ in the Hereafter.
🌟 3. A Cure for Worries and Forgiveness
Hadith:
A man came to the Prophet ﷺ and said:
“O Messenger of Allah, I dedicate a portion of my supplications to sending blessings upon you. How much should I dedicate?”
The Prophet ﷺ replied:
“Then your worries will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven.”
— [Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 2457, Hasan]
✅ Virtue: Making Darood a regular part of du’a removes anxiety and forgives sins.
🌟 4. Angels Convey the Darood to the Prophet ﷺ
Hadith:
“Send blessings upon me, for your blessings reach me wherever you may be.”
— [Abu Dawood 2042, Sahih]
✅ Virtue: Even from far away, your Darood is conveyed to the Prophet ﷺ.
Benefits of Durood Sharif
- Sends blessings upon Hazrat Muhammadﷺ, inviting divine favor from Allah and His Angels
- Serves as atonement for sins and transgressions, purifying the soul
- Elevates spiritual status, granting higher ranks to devoted readers
- Brings relief from suffering through the Holy Prophet Muhammad’sﷺ intercession
- Makes the Prophet’s testimony and Intercession obligatory for the reciter
- Unlocks Allah’s mercy and blessings through the noble Darood
- Considered superior and more blessed than all other good deeds
The Impact of Neglecting to Recite Darood Shareef
Hazrat Abu Huraira رضی اللہ تعالٰی عنہ narrated that Hazrat Muhammadﷺ said: Those who sit in gatherings but don’t speak of Allah nor recite durood on Prophet Muhammadﷺ will face remorse—Allah wills either to punish or forgive them (Sunan-Tirmidhi, book Al-Dawat An Prophet Muhammadﷺ, Hadith No: 3391). Neglecting this practice risks losing its virtues and Benefits, making not reciting Darood Shareef a grave consequence for believers.
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Conclusion:
Reciting Darood Sharif brings immense blessings, forgiveness, and closeness to the Prophet ﷺ. It is a simple act with great spiritual reward. Let us make it a daily habit and revive love for the Prophet ﷺ in our hearts. Truly, those who remember him are remembered by Allah.
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