Durood-e-Ibrahim ( دُرُودِ اِبْرَاهِيم ) is among the most repeated blessings against the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and it was one of the teachings taught explicitly by the Prophet to his followers. It constitutes an element in daily Sunni Salah (prayer) in the Tashahhud. It has a unique status in Islamic rituals because it incorporates love, respect, and obedience of the Messenger of Allah ﷴ, while also remembering Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام.
Recitation of Durood is not a ritual, but a prayer of worship, which entails countless benefits in this world and the world hereafter. Such as Durood-e-Ibrahim in particular, arguably being one of the most authentic and complete means of sending Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ.
Durood-e-Ibrahim In Arabic text
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَىٰ إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَىٰ آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ
English Translation
“O Allah! Send Your Mercy upon Muhammad ﷺ and upon the family of Muhammad ﷺ as You sent mercy upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.
O Allah! Bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.”
Significance of Durood-e-Ibrahim
Durood-e-Ibrahim is not just a Sunnah; it is a necessary part of Salah. Without reciting it in the final sitting of the prayer (after Tashahhud), the prayer is incomplete according to many scholars. This shows its great importance in Islamic worship.
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:
“Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times.”
(Sahih Muslim)
Benefits of Reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim
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Completion of Salah – It is an essential part of the prayer and must be recited for the Salah to be valid.
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Tenfold Reward – Every time you recite it, Allah sends ten blessings upon you.
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Forgiveness of Sins – It becomes a means of forgiveness for past mistakes.
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Proximity to the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgment – Those who frequently send Salawat will be closer to the Prophet ﷺ in the Hereafter.
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Acceptance of Duas – Salawat is a key to having your supplications accepted, as it is recommended to begin and end a dua with Durood.
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Protection from Hardships – It brings peace, removes anxiety, and invites divine mercy into one’s life.
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Spiritual Purification – It strengthens love for the Prophet ﷺ and cleanses the heart from arrogance and heedlessness.
When to Recite Durood-e-Ibrahim
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During Salah, after Tashahhud and before Dua in the last sitting.
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On Friday, sending Salawat is highly recommended.
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While making dua, at the beginning and end, for its acceptance.
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In gatherings of dhikr and remembrance of Allah.
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Anytime during the day or night, to gain blessings.
Why It Mentions Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام
Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام is known as Khalilullah (Friend of Allah), and he is among the most respected prophets. This inclusion into this Durood symbolizes the extension of Allah’s mercy and blessings upon the prophets and their families. Also, it signifies the strong bond between Prophet Muhammad ﷻ and Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام.
Conclusion
Durood-e-Ibrahim is a complete, beautiful procedure to convey tranquillity and blessings on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his household. Not only does it serve as a required portion of Salah, but it can also come along with endless spiritual blessings and earthly gain. This is something that should be recited by all the believers, as much as possible, not only in the course of prayers, but also during the normal course of the day, to gain the mercy of Allah and grow close to the Messenger of Allah ﷺ.
Through Durood-e-Ibrahim as a component of daily worship, you invite yourself to abundant blessings, forgiveness, and tranquility in both worlds.
