Durood Shareef is an invocation in which Muslims send blessings and salutations upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The recitation of Durood Shareef is a significant aspect of Islamic practice and is considered a source of immense spiritual benefit. It reflects love, respect, and admiration for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and acknowledges his pivotal role in conveying the message of Islam.


One of the most commonly recited forms of Durood Shareef is:


Arabic:

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.


Transliteration:

Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin kama sallayta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala ali Ibrahima innaka Hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala ali Muhammadin kama barakta 'ala Ibrahima wa 'ala ali Ibrahima innaka Hamidun Majid.


Translation:

"O Allah, send Your blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You have sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. Indeed, You are Praiseworthy and Glorious."


Reciting Durood Shareef is believed to bring numerous benefits, including drawing closer to Allah, receiving the intercession of the Prophet on the Day of Judgment, and attaining inner peace and spiritual rewards.