Darood Sharif (Salawat)
Darood Sharif, also called Salawat, is sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. Allah commands the believers in the Quran to send salawat upon the Prophet (Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56), and doing so carries immense reward. On this page you can read Darood Sharif in Arabic with transliteration and English and Urdu translation.
Darood-e-Ibrahimi
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
Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta 'alaa Ibraaheema wa 'alaa aali Ibraaheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allaahumma baarik 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta 'alaa Ibraaheema wa 'alaa aali Ibraaheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed.
English Translation
O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, as You sent blessings upon Ibrahim and upon 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.
اردو ترجمہ
اے اللہ! محمد ﷺ پر اور محمد ﷺ کی آل پر رحمت نازل فرما، جیسا کہ تو نے ابراہیم علیہ السلام پر اور ابراہیم علیہ السلام کی آل پر رحمت نازل فرمائی، بے شک تو تعریف کے لائق اور بزرگی والا ہے۔ اے اللہ! محمد ﷺ پر اور محمد ﷺ کی آل پر برکت نازل فرما، جیسا کہ تو نے ابراہیم علیہ السلام پر اور ابراہیم علیہ السلام کی آل پر برکت نازل فرمائی، بے شک تو تعریف کے لائق اور بزرگی والا ہے۔
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 3370 — taught by the Prophet ﷺ, and recited in the final sitting of every prayer.
Benefits of Darood Sharif
- For every one salawat sent, Allah sends ten blessings upon the reciter, as narrated in authentic Hadith.
- A means of having one's sins forgiven and rank raised.
- Sending salawat is a cause of the Prophet's intercession and nearness on the Day of Judgement.
- Reciting it abundantly, especially on Friday, is highly recommended.
References
- Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56 — “Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe, send blessings upon him and greet him with peace.”
- Sahih Muslim 408 — “Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times.”
- Sunan an-Nasa'i 1297 — ten blessings, ten sins erased and ten ranks raised for each salawat (graded sahih).
- Sahih Muslim 384 — sending salawat after the adhan and asking for al-Wasilah for the Prophet ﷺ earns his intercession.
- Jami' at-Tirmidhi 484 — “The closest of people to me on the Day of Resurrection are those who send the most salawat upon me” (graded hasan by at-Tirmidhi).
- Sunan Abu Dawud 1047 — the Prophet ﷺ urged sending abundant salawat upon him on Friday (graded sahih).
Questions about Darood Sharif
What is Darood Sharif?
Darood Sharif (Salawat) is sending blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad, which Allah commands believers to do in the Quran.
What are the benefits of reciting Darood Sharif?
For every salawat sent upon the Prophet, Allah sends ten blessings in return, forgives sins and raises the reciter's rank, as mentioned in authentic Hadith.
When should Darood Sharif be recited?
Darood Sharif can be recited at any time, and reciting it abundantly on Friday is especially recommended.
Can I read Darood Sharif with translation online?
Yes. This page has Darood Sharif (Darood-e-Ibrahimi) in Arabic with transliteration and English and Urdu translation.