Discover the immense blessings, virtues, and authentic Hadith rewards of reciting Durood Sharif (Darood Sharif) upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) daily.
✦The Best Durood for Tasbeeh: Durood-e-Ibrahimi
Direct Answer: The most superior and authentic Durood to recite on a Tasbeeh is Durood-e-Ibrahimi, taught directly by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in Sahih al-Bukhari (3370):
- ✦Recommended Count on Tasbeeh: 100 times daily, or at least 10 times morning and evening.
- ✦Shorter Daily Salawat for High Counts (100–1000x): Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ).
✦The Divine Command to Send Durood Sharif (Darood Sharif)
Sending blessings upon the Messenger of Allah (PBUH)—widely known as Durood Sharif or Darood Sharif (الصلوة والسلام على رسول الله)—is one of the most elevated forms of worship in Islam. Uniquely, it is an act in which Allah Almighty and His angels also participate before commanding believers to do so:
“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."** (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56).”
✦Top Hadith Virtues of Reciting Darood Sharif Daily
1. 10 Blessings & Forgiveness for One Recitation: Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said: > "Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send ten blessings upon him, erase ten of his sins, and elevate his rank by ten degrees." (Sunan an-Nasa'i 1297).
2. All Duas Suspended Until Salawat is Sent: Sayyidina Umar ibn al-Khattab (RA) stated: > "Supplication (Dua) remains suspended between heaven and earth and does not ascend until you send blessings upon your Prophet." (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 486).
3. Complete Relief From Anxiety & Worries: When Ubayy ibn Ka'b (RA) asked how much of his private Dua should be devoted to darood pak, and eventually offered all of it, the Prophet (PBUH) said: > "Then your worries will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven." (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 2457).
4. Nearest Company to Rasulullah (PBUH) on Judgment Day: > "The closest of people to me on the Day of Judgment will be those who sent the most blessings upon me." (Sunan at-Tirmidhi 484).
5. Special Virtue on Friday (Jummah): > "Increase your supplications for blessings upon me on Friday, for your blessings are presented to me." (Sunan Abi Dawud 1047).
✦Recommended Daily Count & Routine
Many scholars and pious predecessors advise reciting 100 times Durood Sharif daily:
- ✦Durood-e-Ibrahimi: The complete form recited during Tashahhud in prayer.
- ✦Shorter Daily Salawat: Sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam (صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) or Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala aali Muhammad.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Darood Sharif (Durood) and why is it recited?
Durood Sharif (also spelled Darood Sharif or Salawat) is the invocation of peace, honor, and divine blessings upon Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and his family. Reciting it is an express Quranic command (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56) and brings 10 mercies from Allah for every single recitation.
Which Durood is the most superior to recite?
Durood-e-Ibrahimi is the most authentic and superior formulation, taught directly by the Prophet (PBUH) to the Sahabah for recitation inside the daily Namaz (Salah) Tashahhud.
How many times should one recite Darood Sharif on Friday?
The Prophet (PBUH) specifically encouraged reciting abundant Durood on Fridays (Jummah). Scholars recommend reciting at least 80 or 100 times after Asr prayer on Friday.
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