إن الحمد لله نحمده، ونستعينه، من يهده الله فلا مضل له، ومن يضلل فلا هادي له ، وأشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وحده لا شريك له، وأن محمدا عبده ورسوله . أما بعد:
Send Durood Shareef upon all the Prophets, peace be upon them
Allah Almighty said: ﴿سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ ۔ وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ ۔ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ۔﴾
Allah Almighty has stated: “Exalted is your Lord, the Lord of Honor, above what they describe. And peace be upon the messengers. And all praise is due to Allah, Lord of the worlds.”
Hadith 1:
عن أبى سعيد الخدري رضي الله عنه قال: كان إذا سلم النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم من الصلاة قال ثلاث مرات: ﴿سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ . وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ . وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ.﴾
And Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) says that when the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) concluded the prayer by turning his head in salaam, he would say these words three times: ﴿سُبْحَانَ رَبِّكَ رَبِّ الْعِزَّةِ عَمَّا يَصِفُونَ . وَسَلَامٌ عَلَى الْمُرْسَلِينَ . وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ رَبِّ الْعَالَمِينَ.﴾
“Your Lord, the Lord of Honor, is free from all defects that the disbelievers attribute, peace be upon the messengers (peace be upon them), and all praise is due to Allah, the Lord of the worlds.”
Reciting Durood and Salaam when entering and leaving the mosque
قَالَ اللهُ تَعَالَى: ﴿إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا﴾ (Al-Ahzab: 56)
Allah Almighty has said: “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. ”
Hadith 2:
«وعن فاطمة رضي الله عنها بنت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قالت: كان رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا دخل المسجد يقول: بسم الله والسلام على رسول الله ، اللهم اغفر لي ذنوبي ، وافتح لي أبواب رحمتك . وإذا خرج قال: بسم الله والسلام على رسول الله ، اللهم اغفر لي ذنوبي وافتح لي أبواب فضلك»
Muhaddith Albani graded it as authentic, while Sheikh Zubair Ali Za’i (may Allah have mercy on him) considered it weak.
And Hazrat Fatimah (may Allah be pleased with her), daughter of the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him), says that when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) would enter the mosque, he would say: بِسْمِ اللهِ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلى رَسُولِ اللهِ، اللّهُم اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي ، وَفَتَحُ لِى اَبْوَابَ رَحْمَتِكَ I enter the mosque in the name of Allah. Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah! Forgive my sins and open the doors of Your mercy. And when he would leave the mosque, he would say these words: بِسْمِ اللهِ وَالسَّلَامُ عَلَى رَسُولِ اللهِ ، اللَّهُمَّ اغْفِرْ لِي ذُنُوبِي وَافْتَحْ لِي اَبْوَابَ فَضْلِكَ I leave the mosque in the name of Allah. Peace be upon the Messenger of Allah. O Allah! Forgive my sins and open the doors of Your bounty for me.”
Reciting only Durood and Salaam during supplication
Hadith 3:
«وعن أبى بن كعب رضي الله عنه قال: قلت يا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إني أكثر الصلاة عليك فكم أجعل لك من صلاتي؟ قال ما شئت قلت: الربع، قال: ما شئت فإن زدت فهو خير لك . قلت: النصف ، قال: ما شئت فإن زدت فهو خير لك . قلت فالثلثين ، قال: ما شئت فإن زدت فهو خير لك . قلت: أجعل لك صلاتي كلها قال: إذا تكفى همك ويغفر لك ذنبك»
“And Hazrat Ubayy ibn Ka’b (may Allah be pleased with him) says that I asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): O Messenger of Allah! I send abundant blessings upon you; how much of my prayer time should I dedicate to sending blessings? The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: As much as you wish. I asked: Is one quarter sufficient? He said: As much as you wish, but if you do more, it is better for you. I asked: Should I dedicate half the time? He said: As much as you wish, but if you do more, it is better for you. I asked: Should I dedicate two-thirds? He said: As much as you wish, but if you do more, it is better for you. I said: I dedicate all my prayer time to sending blessings. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: This will be sufficient for all your pains and sorrows and will be a cause for the forgiveness of your sins.”
Blessings and Peace are Presented Upon the Noble Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Hadith 4:
«وعن أوس بن أوس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن من أفضل أيامكم يوم الجمعة، فيه خلق آدم ، وفيه قبض ، وفيه النفخة ، وفيه الصعقة ، فأكثروا على من الصلاة فيه فإن صلاتكم معروضة على، قال، قالوا: يا رسول الله وكيف تعرض صلاتنا عليك وقد أرمت؟ قال: يقولون بليت ، فقال: إن الله عز وجل حرم على الأرض أجساد الأنبياء»
Ibn Khuzaymah has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Aws bin Aws (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Among all days, Friday is the best day. On this day, Adam (peace be upon him) was created, on this day his soul was taken, on this day the trumpet will be blown, and on this day the command to rise will be given. Therefore, send abundant blessings upon me on this day, for your blessings are presented before me. The Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said: O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! After your passing, your bones will have decayed or, as it was said, your blessed body will have turned to dust, so how will our blessings be presented before you? He (peace be upon him) said: Allah has forbidden the bodies of the Prophets (peace be upon them) to decay in the earth.”
Sending abundant blessings and salutations on Jumu’ah
Hadith 5:
«وعن ابن مسعود الأنصاري رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكثروا الصلاة على فى يوم الجمعة فإنه ليس يصل على احد يوم الجمعة إلا عرضت على صلاته»
“And Hazrat Abu Masood Ansari (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: On the day of Jumu’ah, send abundant blessings upon me. Whoever sends blessings upon me on the day of Jumu’ah is presented before me.”
The virtue of frequently sending blessings and salutations upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)
Hadith 6:
«وعن أبى بكر الصديق رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكثروا الصلاة على فإن الله وكل بي ملكا عند قبرى فإذا صلى على رجل من أمتي قال لي ذلك الملك: يا محمد إن فلان ابن فلان صلى عليك الساعة»
“And Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Send abundant blessings upon me. Allah Almighty will appoint an angel at my grave, and whenever any of my followers sends blessings upon me, this angel will say to me: O Muhammad! So-and-so, son of so-and-so, has sent blessings upon you at such and such time.”
Mention of sending blessings and salutations upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) in supplication
Hadith 7:
«وعن فضالة بن عبيد رضي الله عنه قال: بينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قاعد إذ دخل رجل فصلى فقال: اللهم اغفر لي وارحمني فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: عجلت أيها المصلي ، إذا صليت فقعدت فاحمد الله بما هو أهله وصل على ثم ادعه . قال: ثم صلى رجل آخر بعد ذلك فحمد الله وصلى على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ، فقال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم: أيها المصلى ادع تجب»
“And Hazrat Fazalah bin Ubaid (may Allah be pleased with him) says that one day the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) was present when a man came (to the mosque), prayed, and then started supplicating: O Allah, forgive me, have mercy on me. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: O man, you were hasty (in your supplication). When you pray and then sit for supplication, praise and glorify Allah in a manner befitting Him, then send blessings upon me, and then supplicate for yourself. Hazrat Fazalah bin Ubaid (may Allah be pleased with him) says that another man prayed, then praised and glorified Allah, sent blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), and then the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: O worshipper! Supplicate, your supplication will be accepted.”
The Statement on Sending Blessings and Peace upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) Morning and Evening
Hadith 8:
«وعن أبى الدرداء رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على حين يصبح عشرا وحين يمسي عشرا أدركته شفاعتي يوم القيامة»
“And Hazrat Abu Darda (RA) says that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Whoever sends blessings upon me ten times in the morning and ten times in the evening, on the Day of Resurrection he will have my intercession.”
Sending blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) at all times and places
Hadith 9:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: لا تتخذوا قبرى عيدا ولا تجعلوا بيوتكم قبورا وحيتما كنتم فصلوا على فإن صلاتكم تبلغني»
Ahmad Shakir has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) says that the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: Do not turn my grave into a festival place, nor turn your homes into graveyards; wherever you are, keep sending blessings upon me. Your blessings reach me.”
Reciting blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) in the funeral prayer
Hadith 10:
«وعن أبى أمامة بن سهل رضي الله عنه ، أنه أخبره رجل من أصحاب النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم أن السنة فى الصلاة على الجنازة أن يكبر الامام ثم يقرأ بفاتحة الكتاب بعد التكبيرة الأولى سرا فى نفسه ثم يصلي على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ويخلص الدعاء للجنازة فى التكبيرات ولا يقرأ فى شيء منهن ثم يسلم سرا فى نفسه»
“And Hazrat Abu Imamah bin Sahl (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from a companion of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) that in the funeral prayer, it is Sunnah for the Imam to recite Surah Al-Fatiha silently after the first Takbir, then after the second Takbir send blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), then after the third Takbir sincerely pray for the deceased without recitation during these Takbirs, and after the fourth Takbir to slowly give the Salam.”
The Miser Who Does Not Send Blessings and Peace Upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Hadith 11:
«وعن على رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: البخيل الذى من ذكرت عنده فلم يصل على»
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever hears my name mentioned and does not send blessings upon me is miserly.”
Warning for Those Who Do Not Send Blessings Upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him)
Hadith 12:
«وعن كعب بن عجرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أحضر المنبر فحضرنا فلما ارتقى الدرجة قال: آمين ثم ارتقى الدرجة الثانية فقال: آمين ، ثم ارتقى الدرجة الثالثة قال: آمين ، فلما فرغ نزل عن المنبر قال: فقلنا له: يا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم لقد سمعنا منك اليوم شيئا ما كنا نسمعه، قال: إن جبريل عرض لى فقال: بعد من أدرك رمضان فلم يغفرله، فقلت: آمين ، فلما رقيت الثانية قال: بعد من ذكرت عنده فلم يصل عليك فقلت: آمين ، فلما رقيت الثالثة قال: بعد من أدرك ابويه الكبر أو أحدهما فلم يدخلاه الجنة ، فقلت: آمين»
Hakim has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Ka’b bin Ujrah (may Allah be pleased with him) says that one day the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) ordered the pulpit to be brought, and we brought the pulpit. When he (peace be upon him) ascended the first step, he said: Ameen. Then when he ascended the second step, he said: Ameen. Then when he ascended the third step, he said: Ameen. After finishing the sermon, when the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came down from the pulpit, the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) said: Today we heard from you something which we had not heard before. The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Jibril (Gabriel) came and said: Destruction to the person who has reached the month of Ramadan but did not have his sins forgiven, I responded by saying Ameen. Then when I ascended the second step, Jibril said: Destruction to the person in whose presence your name is mentioned but he does not send blessings upon you, I responded by saying Ameen. When I ascended the third step, Jibril said: Destruction to the person who found his parents or one of them in old age but did not attain Paradise by serving them, I responded by saying Ameen.”
Hadith 13:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: رغم أنف رجل ذكرت عنده فلم يصل على ، ورغم أنف رجل دخل عليه رمضـان ثم انسلخ قبل أن يغفر له، ورغم أنف رجل أدرك عنده أبواه الكبر فلم يدخلاه الجنة»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it Hasan Sahih.
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) says that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: Disgraced is the person in whose presence my name is mentioned and he does not send blessings upon me; disgraced is the person who witnesses the entire month of Ramadan but does not have his sins forgiven; disgraced is the person whose parents reach old age in his presence and he serves them but does not enter Paradise.”
The Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) Response to Those Who Send Blessings and Peace Upon Him
Hadith 14:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما من أحد يسلم على إلا رد الله على روحي حتى أرد عليه السلام»
Muhaddith Albani has graded it Hasan.
“And Hazrat Abu Huraira (RA) says that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: When a person sends greetings of peace upon me, Allah returns my soul to me and I respond to that greeting.”
Angels’ Prayer of Mercy on Those Who Send Blessings and Peace
Hadith 15:
«وعن عامر بر ربيعة رضي الله عنه عن أبيه قال: سمعت النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: من صلى على لم تزل الملائكة تصلي عليه ما صلى على»
Ahmad Shakir has declared it “Sahih”.
“And Hazrat Amir bin Rabi’ah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates from his father that the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said: As long as a Muslim continues to send blessings upon me, the angels keep praying for mercy for him.”
Gabriel’s (peace be upon him) Glad Tidings to Those Who Send Blessings on the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)
Hadith 16:
«وعن أبى طلحة رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم ، جاء ذات يوم والبشرى فى وجهه فقلنا: إنا لنرى البشرى فى وجهك فقال: إنه أتانى الملك جبريل فقال: يا محمد! إن ربك يقول: أما يرضيك أنه لا يصلي عليك أحد إلا صليت عليه عشرا، ولا يسلم عليك أحد إلا سلمت عليه عشرا»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has graded it as Hasan.
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Talha (may Allah be pleased with him) that one day the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) came, and his blessed face was shining with happiness. We said: Today we see signs of joy on your blessed face. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: Jibril (Gabriel) came to me and gave glad tidings that Allah says: Is it not a cause of happiness for you (O Prophet) that whoever among your Ummah sends one salutation (salawaat) upon you, I will send down ten mercies upon him, and whoever among your Ummah sends one greeting (salaam) to you, I will send ten greetings to him?”
Sending Salawat upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) is necessary for the acceptance of supplication
Hadith 17:
«وعن عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: كنت أصلي والنبي صلى الله عليه وسلم وأبو بكر وعمر معه، فلما جلست بدأت بالثناء على الله ثم الصلاة على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم ، ثم دعوت لنفسي فقال النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم: سل تعطه ، سل تعطه»
Ahmad Shakir has declared it authentic.
“And Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) says: I was praying with the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Abu Bakr Siddiq and Umar (may Allah be pleased with them) were also present. I sat down (for supplication), first praising and glorifying Allah, then sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), then I prayed for myself. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: ‘Ask Allah, you will surely be given.’ (He repeated) ‘Ask Allah, you will be given.'”
Hadith 18:
«وعن على رضي الله عنه قال: كل دعاء محجوب حتى يصلى على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم»
“And it is narrated from Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) who said: As long as blessings (Salawat) are not sent upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), the supplication remains suspended.”
The One Who Sends Blessings and Peace is Deserving of Allah’s Mercy
Hadith 19:
«وعن عبد الرحمن بن عوف رضي الله عنه قال: خرج رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم حتى دخل نخلا ، فسجد ، فأطال السجود حتى خشيت ان يكون الله قد توفاه؟ قال: فجئت انظر، فرفع رأسه، فقال: ما لك؟ فذكرت له ذلك قال: فقال: إن جبريل عليه السلام قال لي: ألا أبشرك إن الله عزوجل يقول لك: من صلى عليك صلاة، صليت عليه ومن سلم عليك، سلمت عليه»
Ahmad Shakir has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) one day went out of the house and entered a date palm orchard, and he performed a very long prostration until I feared that Allah Almighty had taken his soul. Abdur Rahman bin Awf (may Allah be pleased with him) says, I was looking at the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) when he raised his head and said: What is the matter? I told him this, and he said: Jibreel (Gabriel) (peace be upon him) said to me: O Muhammad (peace be upon him)! Shall I not give you glad tidings? Allah the Generous says, whoever sends blessings upon you (peace be upon you), I will send mercy upon him, and whoever sends peace upon you (peace be upon you), I will send peace upon him as well.”
The One Who Sends Blessings and Peace is Deserving of the Intercession of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ
Hadith 20:
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على او سأل لي الوسيلة حقت عليه شفاعتي يوم القيامة»
“And Abdullah bin Amr رضي الله عنه says that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: Whoever sends blessings upon me or asks Allah for a means (a high rank in Paradise) for me, I will intercede for him on the Day of Resurrection.”
Abundant Sending of Blessings Leads to Closeness to the Messenger ﷺ
Hadith 21:
«وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أولى الناس بي يوم القيامة أكثرهم على صلاة»
Ibn Hibban declared it authentic.
“And Abdullah bin Mas’ud رضي الله عنه says that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: Whoever sends abundant blessings upon me will be the closest to me on the Day of Resurrection.”
Sending Blessings Upon the Messenger ﷺ is an Atonement for Sins
Hadith 22:
«وعن أنس رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من صلى على صلاة واحدة صلى الله عليه عشر صلوات وحطت عنه عشر خطيئات ، ورفعت له عشر درجات»
Muhaddith Albani has declared it authentic.
“And Hazrat Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send down ten mercies upon him, forgive ten of his sins, and raise him ten degrees.”
Send blessings only upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)
Hadith 23:
«وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما أنه قال: لا تصلوا على أحد إلا على النبى ولكن يدعى للمسلمين والمسلمات بالاستغفار»
“And Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them) says: Do not send blessings upon anyone except the Prophet (peace be upon him), but seek forgiveness for Muslim men and women.”
Allah and the angels send blessings upon those on the right side of the row
Hadith 24:
«وعن عائشة رضي الله عنها قالت: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن الله وملائكته يصلون على ميامن الصفوف»
“And Hazrat Aisha (may Allah be pleased with her) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Allah sends mercy upon the people on the right side of the row, and the angels pray for mercy for them.”
Hadith 25:
«وعن أبى هريرة أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن الملائكة تصلى على أحدكم ما دام فى مصلاه الذى صلى فيه ما لم يحدث تقول اللهم اغفر له اللهم ارحمه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم said: None of you remains seated at the place where he has prayed, and his ablution is not broken, but the angels continue to send blessings upon him and say, ‘O Allah! Forgive him, have mercy on him.'”
The Established Sunnah Salutation (Durood) from the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم
Hadith 26:
«وعن أبى سعيد الخدري قال: قلنا يا رسول الله: هذا التسليم فكيف نصلى عليك؟ قال: قولوا: اللهم صل على محمد عبدك ورسولك كما صليت على آل إبراهيم وبارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم»
“And Hazrat Abu Saeed Khudri (may Allah be pleased with him) says that we asked: O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! We know how to send salutations upon you, but how should we send blessings (Durood) upon you? The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Say this: O Allah! Send Your mercy upon Your servant and Messenger Muhammad (peace be upon him) as You sent mercy upon the family of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Send blessings upon Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the family of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim (peace be upon him).”
Hadith 27:
«وعن عبد الرحمن ابن أبى ليلى قال: لقيني كعب بن عجرة فقال: ألا أهدى لك هدية سمعتها من النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم؟ فقلت: بلى، فأهدها لي فقال: سألنا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقلنا: يا رسول الله! كيف الصلاة عليكم أهل البيت؟ فإن الله قد علمنا كيف نسلم عليكم؟ قال: قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما صليت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد اللهم بارك على محمد وعلى آل محمد كما باركت على إبراهيم وعلى آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد»
“And Hazrat Abdur Rahman bin Abulaili (may Allah be pleased with him) says: I met Hazrat Ka’b bin Ujrah (may Allah be pleased with him) and he said, ‘Shall I give you the gift that I heard from the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)?’ I said, ‘Why not, please do.’ Ka’b bin Ujrah (may Allah be pleased with him) said: The noble companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him): O Messenger of Allah! Allah Almighty has taught us how to send salutations upon you, but how should we send salutations upon you and your family? The Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Send salutations in these words: O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the family of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as You sent prayers upon Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and the family of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah! Send blessings upon Muhammad (peace be upon him) and the family of Muhammad (peace be upon him) as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim (peace be upon him) and the family of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Indeed, You are the Most Honorable and Praiseworthy in Yourself.”
Hadith 28:
«وعن زيد بن خارجة رضي الله عنها قال: أنا سألت رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: صلوا على واجتهدوا فى الدعاء وقولوا: اللهم صل على محمد وعلى آل محمد»
“And Hazrat Zaid bin Khakhra (RA) says that I asked the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) about (sending) salutations, and he (PBUH) said: Send salutations upon me and make it a part of your supplication and say: O Allah, send Your mercy upon Muhammad (PBUH) and the family of Muhammad (PBUH).”
Hadith 29:
«وعن أبى حميد الساعدي رضي الله عنه أنهم قالوا يا رسول الله كيف نصلي عليك فقال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قولوا اللهم صل على محمد وأزواجه وذريته كما صليت على آل إبراهيم وبارك على محمد وأزواجه وذريته كما باركت على آل إبراهيم إنك حميد مجيد»
“And Hazrat Abu Humaid Saidi (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them) asked: O Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)! How should we send blessings upon you? He (peace be upon him) said: Say like this! O Allah, send mercy upon Muhammad (peace be upon him), upon his wives (may Allah be pleased with them), and upon his offspring, just as You sent mercy upon the family of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). O Allah! Send blessings upon Muhammad (peace be upon him), upon his wives (may Allah be pleased with them), and upon his offspring, just as You sent blessings upon the family of Ibrahim (peace be upon him). Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious in Yourself.”
The Sunnah way of sending salutations upon the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)
Hadith 30:
«وعن عبد الله بن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: التفت إلينا رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: إن الله هو السلام فإذا صلى أحدكم فليقل: التحيات لله والصلوات والطيبات السلام عليك أيها النبى ورحمة الله وبركاته السلام علينا وعلى عباد الله الصالحين فإنكم إذا قلتموها أصابت كل عبد لله صالح فى السماء والأرض أشهد أن لا إله إلا الله وأشهد أن محمدا عبده ورسوله»
“And Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) says that the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم turned towards us and said: Allah Almighty is Peace, when you pray, say so. All verbal, physical, and financial acts of worship are for Allah Almighty alone. O Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم), may Allah’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you, upon us, and upon Allah’s righteous servants as well. When you say this, these words will reach all of Allah’s righteous servants, whether they are in the heavens or on the earth. I bear witness that there is no deity except Allah, and I bear witness that Muhammad (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is the servant and Messenger of Allah.”
Those who do not send blessings and peace upon the Messenger of Allah صلى الله عليه وسلم will suffer loss
Hadith 31:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: ما قعد قوم مقعدا لم يذكروا فيه عزوجل ويصلوا على النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم إلا كان عليهم حسرة يوم القيامة وإن دخلوا الجنة للثواب»
“And Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) says the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: In any gathering where people do not mention Allah Almighty and do not send blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him), that gathering will be a cause of regret for those people on the Day of Resurrection, even if they enter Paradise as a reward for good deeds.”
Hadith 32:
«وعن ابن عباس رضي الله عنهما ، قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: من نسي الصلاة على خطيء طريق الجنة»
“And Hazrat Abdullah bin Abbas (may Allah be pleased with both of them) says the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever forgets to send blessings upon me has lost the way to Paradise.”
Supplicating for Intercession for the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him)
Hadith 33:
«وعن عبد الله بن عمرو بن العاص أنه سمع النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم يقول: إذا سمعتم المؤذن فقولوا مثل ما يقول ، ثم صلوا على ، فإنه من صلى على صلوة صلى الله عليه بها عشرا ثم سلوا الله لي الوسيلة، فإنها منزلة فى الجنة لا تنبغي إلا لعبد من عباد الله ، وأرجو أن أكون أنا هو، فمن سأل الله لي الوسيلة حلت له الشفاعة»
“And Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-As (may Allah be pleased with them both) says, I heard the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) say: When you hear the Mu’adhin’s call to prayer, say exactly what the Mu’adhin says, then send blessings upon me, for Allah sends down ten mercies upon the one who sends blessings upon me. After that, ask Allah to grant me Al-Wasilah. Al-Wasilah is a position in Paradise that will be given to one of the people of Paradise. I hope that I will be among them. Therefore, whoever prays for Al-Wasilah for me, intercession will become obligatory for him.”
Angels appointed to convey salutations and blessings
Hadith 34:
«وعن ابن مسعود رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: إن لله ملائكة سياحين فى الأرض يبلغونى من أمتي السلام»
Ahmad Shakir has declared it authentic.
“And Abdullah bin Masood (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Allah Almighty has appointed angels to convey the greetings of my Ummah to me, who roam the earth.”
Hadith 35:
«وعن أبى بكر الصديق رضي الله عنه قال: قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم: أكثروا الصلاة على فإن الله وكل بي ملكا عند قبرك فإذا صلى على رجل من أمتي قال لي ذلك الملك: يا محمد! إن فلان ابن فلان صلى عليك الساعة»
“And Abu Bakr Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) said that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Send blessings upon me abundantly. Allah Almighty will appoint an angel at my grave. Whenever any of my followers sends blessings upon me, this angel will say to me: O Muhammad (peace be upon him)! So-and-so sent blessings upon you at such-and-such time.”
Hadith 36:
«عن أبى ذر رضي الله عنه أن رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: إن أبخل الناس من ذكرت عنده فلم يصل على»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Dharr (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Among the people, the most miserly person is the one in whose presence my name is mentioned and he does not send blessings upon me.”
Some Places for Sending Blessings and Peace
Hadith 37:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه ، عن النبى صلى الله عليه وسلم قال: ما جلس قوم مجلسا لم يذكروا الله فيه ولم يصلوا على نبيهم إلا كان عليهم ترة ، فإن شاء عذبهم وإن شاء غفر لهم»
“And Hazrat Abu Hurairah (may Allah be pleased with him) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) said: Whoever sits in a gathering and neither remembers Allah there nor sends blessings upon his Prophet, then that gathering will be a cause of regret and loss for them. If Allah wills, He may punish them, or if He wills, He may forgive them.”
Hadith 38:
«وعن الحسن بن على رضي الله عنه قال: علمني علمني رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم كلمات أقولهن فى الوتر فى القنوت: اللهم اهدني فيمن هديت ، وعافني فيمن عافيت، وتولني فيمن توليت، وبارك لي فيما أعطيت ، وقني شر ما قضيت ، إنك تقضي ولا يقضى عليك ، وإنه لا يذل من واليت ، تباركت ربنا وتعاليت وصلى الله على النبى»
Al-Muhaddith Al-Albani has declared it authentic.
And Hazrat Hasan bin Ali (may Allah be pleased with them) narrates that the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him) taught me these words to recite in Witr. He said: (Hasan! Say it like this): ﴿اللَّهُمَّ عَافِنِي فِيمَنْ عَافَيْتَ وَتَوَلَّنِي فِيمَنْ تَوَلَّيْتَ وَاهْدِنِي فِيمَنْ هَدَيْتَ وَقِنِي شَرَّ مَا قَضَيْتَ وَبَارِكْ لِي فِيمَا أَعْطَيْتَ إِنَّكَ تَقْضِي وَلَا يُقْضَى عَلَيْكَ إِنَّهُ لَا يَذِلُّ مَنْ وَالَيْتَ سُبْحَانَكَ رَبَّنَا تَبَارَكْتَ وَتَعَالَيْتَ﴾ “O Allah! Guide me and include me among those whom You have granted guidance and bestow well-being upon me and include me among those whom You have granted well-being, and include me among those whom You have taken as friends and make me Your friend. Bless what You have bestowed upon me, and protect me from the evil and harm that You have decreed. Indeed, You are the One who decrees, and no decree can be passed against You, and whoever You take as a guardian can never be humiliated, disgraced, or disgraced. Our Lord and Master! You are indeed the Most Blessed and Most High, and send blessings upon the Prophet (peace be upon him).”
Hadith 39:
«وعن نافع رحمه الله ان ابن عمر رضي الله عنهما كان إذا قدم من سفر دخل المسجد ثم أتى القبر فقال: السلام عليك يا رسول الله ، السلام عليك يا أبا بكر ، السلام عليك يا أبتاه»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Nafi’ (may Allah have mercy on him) that when Hazrat Abdullah bin Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) returned from a journey and came to the mosque, after performing the greeting of the mosque, he would visit the Pure Grave and greet it like this: «السلام عليك يا رسول الله» Then he would greet Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) like this: «السلام عليك يا أبا بكر» Then he would greet Hazrat Umar (may Allah be pleased with him) with these words: «السلام عليك يا ابتاه»”
Hadith 40:
«وعن أبى هريرة رضي الله عنه قال قال رسول الله صلى الله عليه وسلم من صلى على فى الكتاب لم تزل الملائكة يستغفرون له ما دام اسمي فى ذالك الكتاب»
“And it is narrated from Hazrat Abu Huraira (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Whoever writes salutations (Durood) with my name in a book, as long as my name remains written in the book, the angels will continue to seek forgiveness for him.”
وصلى الله تعالى على خير خلقه محمد وآله وصحبه أجمعين
