Duas & Sunnah Library

Salawat & Durood Sharif: The Complete, Scholar-Reviewed Collection

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

Authentic Arabic text, transliteration, translation, and hadith-graded virtues for every major Durood — Durood Ibrahim, Durood-e-Tunjina, Durood Fatih, and more — with a built-in Salawat counter tool.

Reviewed by Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Farouk Sources: Sahih Muslim, Jami’ at-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abi Dawud Updated for accuracy
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01What Is Salawat / Durood Sharif?

Salawat (الصلوات) — commonly called Durood Sharif in South Asian usage — refers to invoking Allah’s blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Linguistically, “salah” from Allah means mercy and honour; from the angels it means seeking forgiveness; and from believers it means supplication for the Prophet’s ﷺ elevated status.

Reciting Durood is not merely a verbal formula — it is an act of worship that the Qur’an itself commands, and one of the few acts in which believers are asked to join Allah and His angels. Muslims recite Salawat during salah (in At-Tashahhud), after the adhan, on Friday, and as a standalone form of dhikr throughout the day.

02The Command in the Qur’an

Qur’an 33:56

إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا

Inna Allāha wa malā’ikatahu yuṣallūna ‘alan-Nabiyy, yā ayyuhal-ladhīna āmanū ṣallū ‘alayhi wa sallimū taslīmā.

“Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.” — Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:56

Read in context: Quran.com — Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56

Scholars note that this ayah places sending Salawat in a unique category: Allah Himself, His angels, and the believers all participate together — unlike any other act of worship directed toward a created being.

03Virtues of Reciting Durood Sharif

The virtues below are drawn directly from hadith collections, each labelled with its authenticity grade so you know exactly how strong the basis is.

Sahih

Ten blessings for one Salawat

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold.”

Sahih Muslim 384

Hasan

The miser is one who hears and doesn’t send Salawat

The Prophet ﷺ said the truly stingy person is one who hears his name mentioned yet does not send blessings upon him.

Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 3546

Sahih

Nearest to the Prophet ﷺ on Judgment Day

The people closest to the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Resurrection will be those who sent the most Salawat upon him.

Jami’ at-Tirmidhi 484

Da’if — Weak

“Salawat removes 70 types of hardship”

This specific figure circulates widely online but is not established through a reliable chain. We include it only to flag it, in line with our transparency policy — the general virtue of Salawat easing hardship still holds on other authentic grounds.

Graded weak by multiple hadith scholars; verify further at IslamQA.info

04Types of Durood: Text, Transliteration & Grading

Tap a tab to view each Durood’s Arabic text, transliteration, translation, and its authenticity/usage note.

Sahih — recited in every Salah

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Muḥammad, wa ‘alā āli Muḥammad, kamā ṣallayta ‘alā Ibrāhīm wa ‘alā āli Ibrāhīm, innaka Ḥamīdum Majīd. Allāhumma bārik ‘alā Muḥammad, wa ‘alā āli Muḥammad, kamā bārakta ‘alā Ibrāhīm wa ‘alā āli Ibrāhīm, innaka Ḥamīdum Majīd.

“O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim; indeed You are Praiseworthy, Glorious. O Allah, send barakah upon Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as You sent barakah upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim; indeed You are Praiseworthy, Glorious.”

Sahih al-Bukhari 3370 · Recited in At-Tashahhud (final sitting of Salah)
Widely practiced — chain discussed by scholars

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَاةً تُنْجِينَا بِهَا مِنْ جَمِيعِ الْأَهْوَالِ وَالْآفَاتِ

Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Sayyidinā Muḥammadin ṣalātan tunjīnā bihā min jamī’il-ahwāli wal-āfāt.

“O Allah, send blessings upon our master Muhammad, a blessing by which You save us from all terrors and afflictions.”

Popular in times of difficulty; scholars note the chain of this specific wording is not from the primary hadith collections, though the practice is widely accepted in later scholarship.
Sufi tradition — devotional use

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ الْفَاتِحِ لِمَا أُغْلِقَ وَالْخَاتِمِ لِمَا سَبَقَ نَاصِرِ الْحَقِّ بِالْحَقِّ وَالْهَادِي إِلَى صِرَاطِكَ الْمُسْتَقِيمِ

Allāhumma ṣalli ‘alā Sayyidinā Muḥammadinil-Fātiḥi limā ughliqa wal-Khātimi limā sabaqa, nāṣiril-ḥaqqi bil-ḥaqq, wal-hādī ilā ṣirāṭikal-mustaqīm.

“O Allah, send blessings upon our master Muhammad, the opener of what was closed, the seal of what came before, the helper of truth by truth, and the guide to Your straight path.”

This Durood originates in later devotional literature rather than the primary hadith collections; it is widely recited in Sufi tradition as a form of praise, not as a reported saying of the Prophet ﷺ.
Sahih — simplest authentic form

صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

Ṣallallāhu ‘alayhi wa sallam

“May Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him.” — the short form used every time the Prophet’s ﷺ name is mentioned.

Recommended by consensus whenever the Prophet’s ﷺ name is spoken or written
Da’if — no authentic chain; use with awareness

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ صَلَاةً كَامِلَةً وَسَلِّمْ سَلَامًا تَامًّا عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ الَّذِي تَنْحَلُّ بِهِ الْعُقَدُ وَتَنْفَرِجُ بِهِ الْكُرَبُ

Allāhumma ṣalli ṣalātan kāmilatan wa sallim salāman tāmman ‘alā Sayyidinā Muḥammadinil-ladhī tanḥallu bihil-‘uqadu wa tanfariju bihil-kurab…

A lengthy devotional Durood attributing specific worldly benefits (removal of hardship, fulfilment of needs) to its recitation.

In the interest of transparency: this Durood has no chain back to the Prophet ﷺ or his companions and is considered a later fabrication by hadith specialists, though it remains culturally widespread. We include it here so readers can make an informed choice — see IslamQA.info for detailed scholarly discussion.

05At a Glance: Salawat Infographic

Virtues of Sending Salawat Upon the Prophet ﷺ An infographic showing four hadith-based virtues of reciting Durood Sharif, radiating from a central Arabic phrase. صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ Ten blessings in return Sahih Muslim 384 Nearest on Judgment Day Tirmidhi 484 Angels join the believer Qur’an 33:56 Sins are forgiven Al-Nasa’i, hasan Ranks are raised Musnad Ahmad, hasan

Fig. 1 — Five hadith-grounded virtues of sending Salawat upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Save or share (right-click → save image / screenshot).

06Best Times to Recite Durood Sharif

On Fridays

“Increase your Salawat upon me on Friday, for your Salawat is presented to me.” (Abu Dawud 1047, hasan). Many scholars encourage frequent Salawat throughout Friday, not a fixed count.

After the Adhan

Recite Durood after repeating the adhan and before making du’a — a Sahih Muslim narration links this to the intercession (shafa’ah) of the Prophet ﷺ.

In Every Salah

Durood-e-Ibrahim is recited in At-Tashahhud during the final sitting of every obligatory and voluntary prayer.

Before Du’a

Opening and closing a supplication with Salawat is a means by which du’a is more readily accepted, per multiple hadith narrations.

On Hearing His Name

Whenever the name “Muhammad ﷺ” is mentioned or written, saying “Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam” is recommended by consensus.

Morning & Evening Dhikr

Many scholars include Salawat within the daily morning and evening adhkar routine as a light, consistent practice.

07Etiquette of Reciting Salawat

  • 1Recite with presence of heart and sincerity, reflecting on the meaning rather than rushing through the words.
  • 2Use an authentic wording where possible — Durood-e-Ibrahim is the safest and most firmly established choice.
  • 3Maintain wudu when possible, though Salawat may be recited without it, unlike recitation of the Qur’an by some fiqh views.
  • 4There is no minimum or maximum count required — consistency (a small amount done regularly) is preferred by scholars over irregular large bursts.
  • 5Avoid attributing specific miraculous numerical benefits (e.g. “removes exactly 70 hardships”) to unverified wordings — let the intention be sincere devotion, not a transactional formula.

08Interactive Salawat Counter

Tasbih-Style Salawat Counter

Set a target and tap to count your Salawat recitations. Your count is saved in this browser only — no account needed.

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Tip: pair each tap with reciting “Sallallahu alayhi wa sallam” or the full Durood-e-Ibrahim above.

09Frequently Asked Questions

They refer to the same act — invoking Allah’s blessings on the Prophet ﷺ. “Salawat” is the Arabic term used in the Qur’an and hadith; “Durood Sharif” (or “Durud”) is the term commonly used in Urdu, Persian, and South Asian Islamic tradition for the same practice.
No obligatory count is fixed in the Qur’an or authentic Sunnah. Scholars encourage frequent, sincere recitation — especially on Fridays — rather than a mandated daily quota. Any specific numbers you may see attached to particular Duroods are devotional customs, not religious obligations.
The Arabic wording carries the transmitted, established form and is preferred, particularly Durood-e-Ibrahim within Salah. Outside of formal prayer, reflecting on the meaning in your own language alongside the Arabic is also encouraged, as understanding deepens sincerity.
Many scholars permit reciting devotional supplications of unclear origin as general dhikr and praise of the Prophet ﷺ, provided one does not believe them to be an authentic saying of the Prophet ﷺ himself or attach specific guaranteed outcomes to them. For a stronger, hadith-verified foundation, Durood-e-Ibrahim or the short form are safer choices. For a specific ruling, consult a qualified scholar or resources like IslamQA.info.
No. Unlike touching or reciting the Mus’haf in some fiqh positions, Salawat is a form of dhikr and may be recited in any state of purity. Being in wudu is still recommended as good practice for acts of remembrance generally.

External Authority Sources

Sunnah.com Quran.com IslamQA.info SeekersGuidance.org

About this page: Written by Muhammad Iqbal, founder of DuaForAll, and reviewed for fiqh accuracy by Sheikh Dr. Ahmad Farouk. Every hadith cited is labelled with its authenticity grade (Sahih, Hasan, or Da’if) in line with our Editorial Standards. Report an error via our contact page — corrections are reviewed promptly.