Ruling on Reciting Durood in the First Tashahhud
Source: Fatāwā Arkān-e-Islām
In the first tashahhud of a three- or four-unit prayer, should the worshipper recite only the tashahhud or may they also recite Durood Sharif?
«التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ... وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ»
(Bukhari 831, Muslim 402)
Example of the Durood:
«اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَی مُحَمَّدٍ... إِنَّکَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ»
(Bukhari 3370, Muslim 405)
Conclusion:
In the first tashahhud, reciting only the tashahhud is preferable, but adding Durood Sharif is permissible and without blame, especially if there is a long pause.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
Source: Fatāwā Arkān-e-Islām
Question
In the first tashahhud of a three- or four-unit prayer, should the worshipper recite only the tashahhud or may they also recite Durood Sharif?
Preferred Practice
- In the first tashahhud, the better practice is to recite only the words of al-Taḥiyyāt as narrated in authentic ahadith:
«التَّحِيَّاتُ لِلَّهِ... وَأَشْهَدُ أَنَّ مُحَمَّدًا عَبْدُهُ وَرَسُولُهُ»
(Bukhari 831, Muslim 402)
Ruling on Adding Durood
- Best: Restrict yourself to the tashahhud in the first sitting.
- Permissible: If someone also recites Durood Sharif at this point, there is no prohibition.
Example of the Durood:
«اللّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَی مُحَمَّدٍ... إِنَّکَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ»
(Bukhari 3370, Muslim 405)
Scholarly Opinions
- Some scholars regard reciting Durood in the first tashahhud as mustahabb (recommended).
- The stronger view: Limiting oneself to the tashahhud is more in line with the Sunnah.
- However, if the imam prolongs the sitting, then reciting Durood is even better.
Conclusion:
In the first tashahhud, reciting only the tashahhud is preferable, but adding Durood Sharif is permissible and without blame, especially if there is a long pause.
ھذا ما عندي والله أعلم بالصواب
