Durood Sharif in Arabic with English Translation & Benefits
Darood Sharif (also known as Salawat or Durood) is an Islamic prayer invoked upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) to express love, respect, and to seek blessings from Allah. It is commonly recited daily, especially during prayers (e.g. Durood-e-Ibrahim) to obtain spiritual benefits, forgiveness, and to ease hardships.
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 Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad
kama sallayta ‘ala Ibraheema wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem,
innaka Hameedum Majeed.
Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammad wa ‘ala aali Muhammad
kama barakta ‘ala Ibraheema wa ‘ala aali Ibraheem,
innaka Hameedum Majeed.
English Translation:
“O Allah, send Your mercy upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad,
as You sent mercy upon Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim.
Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.
O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad,
as You blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim.
Indeed, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.”
Benefits of Reciting Darood Pak:
- Divine Rewards & Forgiveness: Allah showers 10 blessings, 10 mercies, and 10 rewards upon the person who recites it once, while 10 sins are erased.
- Intercession and Peace: It brings immense peace of mind and, according to Hadith, ensures the intercession of the Prophet (PBUH) on the Day of Judgment.
- Acceptance of Duas: Reciting Darood Pak before and after supplications (Duas) is crucial for their acceptance by Allah.
- Spiritual Proximity: It fosters love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, purifies the heart, and increases one’s connection with Allah.
- Ease on the Day of Judgment: It makes passing over the Siraat Bridge easier and brings comfort during the hardships of the afterlife.
The Short Version of Darood Sharif:
- صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ مُحَمَّدٍ
- اللَّهُمَّ صل عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ
- اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ النَّبِيِّ الْأُمِّيِّ، وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ