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#1 [Permalink] Posted on 11th January 2011 10:05

Allah Sub'hanhu wa Ta'ala says in the Holy Qur'an: Innallaha wa malaaikatahu yusalluna alan Nabi Yaa ayyuhallazeena aamanu sallu alaihi wa salimu tasleema (al-Ahzab,56). We should always give Salat and Salaam to our beloved Prophet Muhammed صلى الله عـليه وسلم Please recite Durood.

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#2 [Permalink] Posted on 11th January 2011 11:12

`Abdullah bin `Amr bin Al-`As (رضي الله عنهما) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) saying: "Whoever supplicates Allah to exalt my mention, Allah will exalt his mention ten times.''
[Muslim]

Ibn Mas`ud (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said: "The people who will be nearest to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who supplicate Allah more often for me.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

Aus ibn Aus (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Among the best of your days is Friday (Jumu'ah); so supplicate Allah more often for me in it , for your supplications will be displayed to me.''
[Abu Dawud]

That "their supplications will be presented to him'' indicates that angels present the supplications performed to him, as is elucidated in other Ahadeeth.

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "May his nose soil with dust in whose presence mention is made of me and he does not supplicate for me.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

"May his nose soil with dust'' means to suffer humiliation and disgrace. That is "may such person be humiliated and disgraced who hears my name and does not invoke Allah's blessings upon me.'' Those who merely kiss thumbs of their hands can also be the addressee of this saying because they do not supplicate Allah for the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) while what is in fact ordained is salutation, and not kissing of thumbs. The latter gesture has not been ordained in any Hadith.

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Do not make my grave a place of festivity, and supplicate Allah for me, for your supplication reaches me wherever you are.''
[Abu Dawud]

Abu Hurairah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Whenever someone greets me, Allah returns the soul to my body (in the grave) and I return his greeting.''
[Abu Dawud]

`Ali (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "The miser is the one in whose presence I am mentioned but he does not supplicate for me.''
[At-Tirmidhi]

If a Muslim does not supplicate for the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) upon hearing his name, then such a person is a miser beyond doubt. Thus, we learn that one must supplicate when he hears the name of the Prophe (صلى الله عليه و سلم). It is sufficient to say (صلى الله عليه وسلم) "salallahu 'alayhi wasallam - May Allah bless him and grant him peace" for this purpose.

Fadalah bin `Ubaid (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) heard some one supplicating after his prayer without praising Allah and without supplicating Allah for the Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم). With regard to him, the Messenger of Allah (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "This man rushed.'' Then he called him and said, "When any one of you have performed Salat (prayer) and wants to supplicate, let him praise Allah first then glorify Him in the beginning and then he should supplicate Allah for me. Then he may supplicate for whatever he likes.''
[Abu Dawud and At-Tirmidhi]

Abu Muhammad Ka`b bin `Ujrah (رضي الله عنه) reported: The Prophet (صلى الله عليه وسلم) came to us and we asked him, "O Messenger of Allah, we already know how to greet you (i.e., say As-salamu `alaikum), but how should we supplicate for you?'' He (صلى الله عليه وسلم) said, "Say: `Allahumma salli `ala Muhammadin, wa `ala `ali Muhammadin, kama sallaita `ala Ibraheem, wa 'ala 'ali Ibraheema, innaka Hameedum Majeed. Allahumma barik `ala Muhammadin, wa `ala `ali Muhammadin, kama barakta `ala Ibrahim, wa 'ala 'ali Ibraheema, innaka Hamidum Majid [O Allah, send your blessings on Muhammad and the family of Muhammad, as you sent Your blessings on Ibraheem, and the family of Ibraheem. You are Praised and Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You blessed Ibraheem, and the family of Ibrahim. You are Praised and Glorious.''
[Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

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#3 [Permalink] Posted on 11th January 2011 11:16

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#4 [Permalink] Posted on 1st April 2011 10:31

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#5 [Permalink] Posted on 1st April 2011 12:41

On sending Durood upon our beloved Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam (from Ibn 'Aabideen) which has made such an impact on me that I wished to share it with others Insha Allah.

When we send As-Salaat upon our beloved Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam, the word "salaat" means, "a complete (kaamil) praise", except that it is not within our capability to do so. Therefore we have been ordered to consign it to Allah subhaanahu wata'ala to do, which when He does, will be a complete praise.

Another meaning in the word, "salaat" is that of ta'theem (honour/reverence) i.e. "Allaahumma 'aththimhu". We are asking Allah subhaanahu wata'ala to elevate/exalt his name in this world i.e. speak of him in a noble manner and by spreading/implementing his Sharee'at. We are also asking Allah subhaanahu wata'ala to exalt him in the Hereafter by multiplying his reward and granting him intersession of his Ummah.

Also Mufti Shafi ra writes that that the status of Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam is so high, that the act of sending salaat upon him is already being done by Allah himself and his Angels as indicated in Surah Ahzab. By reciting durood, we are asking Allah to increase the salaat he sends upon Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam.

He also writes that the salaat sent by Allah subhaanahu wata'ala upon Nabi sallallaahu 'alayhi wasallam refers to mercy and according to the opinion of some scholars, it means the honour and privilege that is due him.

Therefore when we say, اللّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلى مُحَمَّد (Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammad), we are actually asking Allah subhaanahu wata'ala to send a complete praise which we are incapable of doing and to exalt his name in both worlds.

Yaa Rabbi, salli wasallim daa-i-man abadan 'alaa habeebika khayril khalqi kullihim.

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#6 [Permalink] Posted on 1st April 2011 12:50

Well written, SubhanAllah.

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#7 [Permalink] Posted on 13th July 2011 23:46

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Need I say more. Please recite durood Sharif

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#8 [Permalink] Posted on 31st January 2013 23:41

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#9 [Permalink] Posted on 1st February 2013 09:06

King Nasiruddeen Mahmood (رحمه الله) had a special attendant whose name was Muhammad, whom he would always address by this name. One day, the king addressed him as Tajuddeen instead of Muhammad. The attendant complied with the request of his senior and thereafter returned home, but did not attend the court of the king for a period of three days. Nasiruddeen (رحمه الله) noticed his absence and instructed that Muhammad be brought before him. When he arrived the king asked him why he had been absent.

He replied, "You always used to call me by my name, Muhammad, but when you addressed me as Tajuddeen, I assumed that you were displeased with me. Out of fear and anguish I seperated myself from you. I have passed these three days in extreme distress and sorrow."

The king (رحمه الله) explained, "I can assure you that I am not displeased with you. I called out to you as Tajuddeen because I was not in the state of wudu' at the time and did not deem it appropriate to express the blessed name of Muhammad without wudu'." [Jawahir Pare, vol 1, p 136; Tarikh Farishta, vol 1, p 276]

The intense love for Nabi (صلى الله عليه وسلم) is often manifested in remarkable ways. [Pearls from the Path, vol 3]

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#10 [Permalink] Posted on 12th July 2013 15:53

"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." (Soorah al-Ahzaab, 33:56)

"There is a difference of opinion over the meaning of the salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى upon a person. There are two types of salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى. One is general for all of the believers, as in the verse:

"It is He who confers blessing upon you, and His angels [ask Him to do so] that He may bring you out from darknesses into the light. And ever is He, to the believers, Merciful." (Soorah al-Ahzaab, 33:43)

The second type of salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is that exclusively upon the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, as mentioned in Soorah al-Ahzaab verse 56, quoted above.

The dispute over the meaning of the salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى derives from the fact that salaat essentially has two meanings:

1) Supplication and extolling blessings (as in Soorah at-Tawbah 103 and 84), and

2) Worship.

The latter is definitely not its meaning here; furthermore, the supplication of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى upon His slaves is problematic.

A number of views have been expressed concerning the meaning of the salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم and the salaat of the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام. These include the following: [1]

1) The salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is His praising the Messenger of Allaah صلى الله عليه وسلم to those angels in His presence. The salaat of the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام is their making du'aa or supplications for the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. This has been narrated from Abul Aaliyah رحمة اللہ علیه (as recorded by al-Bukhari in mualaq form).

2) The salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is His forgiveness for the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم while the salaat of the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام is their seeking forgiveness from Allaah for the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. This has been narrated from Sa'eed Ibn Jubair رحمة اللہ علیه.

3) The salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is His mercy upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم while that of the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام is their prayers for mercy for him. This has been narrated from al-Hasan al-Basri رحمة اللہ علیه and something similar has come from 'Ataa Ibn Abi Ribaah (may Allaah have mercy opon him). [2]

Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه describes this opinion as 'well-known among the later [scholars].' [3]

4) The salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is His honouring and being generous to the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. This view has been ascribed to Sufyaan ath-Thawri رحمة اللہ علیه.

5) Their salaat upon the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is that they bless him. This has been narrated from Sayyiduna Ibn 'Abbaas (may Allaah be pleased with them). [4]

Abu Ubaidah رحمة اللہ علیه is also said to have held this view. This is the view that at-Tabari رحمة اللہ علیه seems to prefer. [5]

Imaam Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه has a lengthy discussion on this question and he refutes many of the views stated above. [6]

He says, for example, Allaah سبحانه و تعالى distinguished between His salaat and His mercy in Soorah al-Baqarah 156-157. Hence, they cannot be the same. He also noted that Allaah's salaat is special for the Messengers عليهم الصلاة والسلام and believers while His mercy encompasses all things. He also argues that if mercy and salaat were synonymous, it would be acceptable to say, 'Allaah have mercy on the Messenger,' instead of the traditional, 'salaat of Allaah be on the Messenger.' He argues that people would object to that change in wording because the two are, in fact, not synonymous.

Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه concludes that the strongest opinion is the view of Abul Aaliyah رحمة اللہ علیه: The salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى is His praising the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم to those angels in His presence. The salaat of the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام is their making du'aa (supplication) for the Messenger (peace be upon him). [7]

Explaining further the salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى, Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه states that this implies Allaah praising the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم, making the Messenger's place and honour apparent and known and extolling the virtues of the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم. Then Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه states that there is no contradiction between this view and the view reported from Sayyiduna Ibn 'Abbaas رضي الله عنهما, that Allaah سبحانه و تعالى and the angels عليهم الصلاة والسلام bless the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم. The first view is simply a specific type of blessing and, hence, the two opinions are compatible.

The conclusion is that the salaat of Allaah سبحانه و تعالى for the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم is a special blessing from Allaah سبحانه و تعالى. It is the blessing of Allaah's praising the Messenger صلى الله عليه وسلم to His angels and of raising his honour, rank and name. [8]

A word also needs to be stated about the second component of the expression one says after mentioning the Prophet's name صلى الله عليه وسلم. Besides making salaat for the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم, one also asks for salaam for him. The word salaam is most often translated as, 'peace'. Some people have objected to this translation because in the phrase used, it actually means, 'keep him safe from every form of evil or harm.' [9]

When speaking about a nation, 'peace,' first and foremost means a nonwarring condition. However, when speaking about an individual this is not what is implied. When speaking about an individual, as in the expression, 'peace be upon him,' 'peace' implies its other connotations of, 'freedom of the mind from annoyance, distraction, anxiety, an obsession, etc.; tranquility; serenity; a state of tranquility or serenity...'" [10] [11]

Notes:

[1] Cf., Abdur Rahmaan Ibn al-Jauzi رحمة اللہ علیه, Zaad al-Maseer fi Ilm at-Tafseer (Beirut: Daar al-Fikr, 1987), vol. 6, p. 205; Ali al-Maawardi, an-Nukat wa al-Uyoon Tafseer al-Maawardi (Beirut: Daar al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah, 1992), vol. 4, p. 421

[2] ad-Dahhaak رحمة اللہ علیه is also reported to have said, "The salaat of Allaah is His mercy and the salaat of the His angels is supplication." According to Salmaan, though, the chain for that report is very weak. See Mashhoor Hasan Salmaan, footnotes to Muhammad Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه, Jalaa al-Afhaam fi Fadhl as-Salaat was-Salaam ala Muhammad Khair al-Anaam (ad-Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Daar Ibn al-Jauzi, 1997), p. 257

[3] Muhammad Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه, Jalaa al-Afhaam fi Fadhl as-Salaat was-Salaam ala Muhammad Khair al-Anaam (ad-Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Daar Ibn al-Jauzi, 1997), p. 257

[4] al-Bukhari recorded this report from Ibn 'Abbaas in mualaq form but in the English translation of Saheeh al-Bukhari, it was not translated.

[5] Muhammad Ibn Jareer at-Tabari رحمة اللہ علیه, Jaami' al-Bayaan an Taweel Aayi al-Qur'aan (Beirut: Daar al-Fikr, 1988), vol. 12, part 22, p. 43

[6] See his complete discussion in Ibn al-Qayyim's Jalaa al-Afhaam fi Fadhl as-Salaat was-Salaam ala Muhammad Khair al-Anaam, pp. 253-276

[7] This is also the conclusion of Shayh Muhammad Ibn 'Uthaymeen رحمة اللہ علیه, Shaykh Saalih al-Fauzaan, Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez ar-Rasheed and Shaykh Muhammad Khaleel Harraas. See Shaykh Muhammad Ibn 'Uthaymeen, Sharh al-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah (ad-Dammam, Saudi Arabia: Daar Ibn al-Jauzi, 1415 A.H.), vol/ 1, p. 46; Shaykh Saalih al-Fauzaan, Al-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah li-Shaykh al-Islaam Ahmad Ibn Taimiyah (Riyadh: Maktabah al-Maarif, 1987), p. 9; Shaykh Muhammad Khaleel Harraas, Sharh al-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah (ath-Thuqbah, Saudi Arabia: Daar al-Hijrah, 1995), p. 58; Shaykh 'Abdul 'Azeez ar-Rasheed, at-Tanbeehaat asSanniyyah alal-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah (Daar ar-Rasheed, n.d.), p. 11

[8] Cf., Ibn al-Qayyim رحمة اللہ علیه, Jalaa, p. 265

[9] Cf., Harraas, Sharh al-Aqeedah al-Waasitiyyah, p. 59

[10] Webster's Encyclopedic Unabridged Dictionary of the English Language (New York: Portland House, 1989), p. 1060

[11] Shaykh Jamaaluddeen Zarabozo, Commentary on the Forty Hadeeth of an-Nawawi رحمة اللہ علیه, Volume 1, pp. 63-66

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#11 [Permalink] Posted on 3rd March 2023 09:44

Mufti Abdur Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera

The Incredible Virtues of Salat and Salam

Part of human nature is to feel a sense of indebtedness and display gratitude for the one who has done a kind favour upon you. The Noble Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam) sent as mercy to all the worlds, is undeniably our greatest benefactor. His sacrifice, concern and compassion for the ummah are not unkown to us.

The Shaykh mentions the meritorious act of sending durood, a good few of its virtues and how this is the key in gaining closeness to the Noble Prophet (sallallahu alaihi wasallam).

Some points taken from the Majlis of Mufti Abdur-Rahman ibn Yusuf Mangera regarding sending blessings on the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) on 15/11/19.

- Who have we benefited from most out of the entire Creation?
- Undoubtedly the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him). The best way to express our gratitude to him is to do that which the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) taught us himself.
- Send blessings on him! It is almost an obligation that we must do this. Not only does this benefit him but us as well. We are indebted to him.

The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said "Whoever sends one blessing upon me, Allah will send ten blessings upon him." (hadith) It is sufficient just to get one of these blessings. This is Allah's way to keep us connected to him. We become closer to Allah by being close to the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace). Your invoking blessings upon him is praying for yourself.
The Prophet said that the closest to him on the day of judgement will be those who invoke the most blessings on him. (hadith)

The virtues for sending blessings on the Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) are numerous. Some are listed below (some from hadith, some from experience):

- Allah and the Angels send mercy on the person
- The person's wrongdoings are expiated
- The person's good deeds increase
- The person's status is elevated in the sight of Allah
- The blessings themselves seek forgiveness for the invoker
- Eight qirat (a qirat is equal to Mount Uhud) of reward allotted to him
- Whoever makes it a regular regimen, Allah will take care of their every need, in this world and the next
- It is superior to fleeing slaves
- It will be a source of protection on the day of judgement
- The Prophet will testify on the invoker's behalf on the day of judgement
- The person will be protected from the wrath of Allah
- The person will be honoured with presence at the hawd
- The person will be protected from thirst on the day of judgement
- The person will cross the Siraat with speed
- The person will be shown his abode in paradise before his death
Wealth is increased
- More than a hundred needs of the person is fulfilled
- Removes hardship of poverty
- The person gains closeness to the Prophet
- The person's Progeny benefits from the salawat
- It provides assistance against one's enemy
- It Keeps the heart from becoming rusty
- It generates love for the invoker from other people
- The person will see the Prophet in a dream InshaAllah
- It is one of the most blessed and exalted actions for the deen
- The person's concerns will be taken care of and sins forgiven
- The Prophet (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, "If you send blessings at my grave, I hear it directly. If you send it away from my grave, the Angels convey it to me" (hadith).

One should Invoke blessings on the Prophet before and after duas.

ACTION Mufti Abdur-Rahman generally recommends everyone to recite salawat 100 x every morning and evening but for those who want to start should try to start with 10 x immediately upon waking up and before sleeping.

May Allah grant us the love for the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him) and make him the most beloved to us, even more so than our own parents, spouse and other loved ones.

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#12 [Permalink] Posted on 25th July 2025 17:26

It's Friday and it's coming to an end (or even ended) for so many or just starting for others.

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