Sending Durood on the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the Tashahhud

Sitting in the position of Tashahhud is obligatory for every prayer, after completion of the 2^nd, 3^rd, and 4^th Raka’ah, depending on the number of Rak’ahs of that particular prayer. If the prayer comprises only two Rak’ahs, sitting in the posture of Tashahhud will be considered the final and concluding step. But for the prayers, comprising 3 or 4 Raka’ahs, sitting in the position of Tashahhud in the 3^rd or 4^th Raka’ah (depending on the number of Raka’ahs of that prayer) will be the concluding step of that prayer.

The final step of each prayer holds great spiritual significance, as it is the time when one has to come out of the state of prayer. This final posture comprises four essential components: recitation of tashahhud (at-Tahhiyat), sending Durood on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ, reciting Dua, and Tasleem (Salam). Sending Durood (Salawat) on the Prophet is considered the most virtuous part of this final posture, before ending the Prayer.

Sending Durood on the Prophet is directly commanded by Allah in the 56^th verse of Surah Al-Ahzab, as follows:

Translation - God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

The virtues of sending Durood on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ are described in Hadith 1297 of Sunan An-Nasai, in the following words:

Translation - Whoever sends salah upon me once, Allah (SWT) will send salah upon him tenfold, and will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status.

The importance and virtue of sending Durood on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ during prayers is also emphasized in Hadith 1481 of Sunan Abi Dawud as follows:

Translation of relevant part - …… If any of you prays, he should mention the exaltation of his Lord in the beginning and praise Him; he should then invoke blessings on the Prophet (ﷺ); thereafter he should supplicate Allah for anything he wishes.

This Hadith also defines the three most important recitations everyone must practice while praying, i.e., tashahhud, Durood, and making personal Dua, while sitting in the posture of Tashahhud, after the final Raka’ah of the prayer.

Hence, sending salawat on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ holds a profound status in the Islamic teachings. As for reciting Durood Ibrahimi after tashahhud, it was specifically taught by the Prophet himself to his companions, as mentioned in Hadith 6357 of Sahih Al-Bukhari.

Translation of relevant part - ….. He said, 'Say: Allahumma Salli ala Muhammadin wa 'ala `Ali Muhammadin, kama sal-laita 'ala all Ibrahima innaka Hamidun Majid. Allahumma barik 'ala Muhammadin wa 'ala all Muhammadin, kama barakta 'ala all Ibrahima, innaka Hamidun Majid."

The same is also narrated in Hadith 406a of Sahih Muslim. In both these Hadiths, the words “عَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ” are narrated. However, Hadith 1290 of Sunan An-Nasai also reports it but with a slight variation of these words as “عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَآلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ”.

Hence, sending Salawat after Tashahhud, specifically Durood Ibrahimi, at this stage of the prayer is an obligatory act, according to the majority of scholars.

Dua (Durood) after Tashahhud in Arabic

The most popular version of Durood is as follows, which is also known as Durood Ibrahimi. It is also the most emphasized Sunnah Darood after Tashahhud.

Arabic Text - اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحمَّد، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَميدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحمَّدٌ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا بَارَِكْتَ عَلَى إبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ 

Dua (Durood) after Tashahhud Transliteration

Allaahumma salli 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa sallayta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed. Allaahumma baarik 'alaa Muhammadin wa 'alaa 'aali Muhammadin, kamaa baarakta 'alaa 'Ibraaheema wa 'alaa 'aali 'Ibraaheema, 'innaka Hameedun Majeed.

Dua (Durood) after Tashahhud in English

O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim. You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim. You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.

Dua (Durood) after Tashahhud with Meaning

Durood or Dua after at-Tahiyat and before salam in salah is an obligatory step towards the end of the prayer. The most emphasized version, which was also taught by the Prophet to his companions, is as follows:

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحمَّد، كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَميدٌ مَجِيدٌ، اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحمَّدٌ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ، كَمَا بَارَِكْتَ عَلَى إبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

This highly virtuous version of Salawat or Durood translates to:

O Allah, bestow Your favor on Muhammad and on the family of Muhammad as You have bestowed Your favor on Ibrahim and on the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, You are Praiseworthy, Most Glorious.

It complies with the command of Allah, سُبْحَانَهُۥ وَتَعَالَىٰ, as mentioned in the 56^th verse of Surah Al-Ahzab. Through this Durood, the reciter glorifies Allah سُبْحَانَهُۥ وَتَعَالَىٰ on one hand, while at the same time, supplicates or requests Allah سُبْحَانَهُۥ وَتَعَالَىٰ to grant His Favors and Blessings on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ and his family, just as He had Blessed the Prophet Ibrahim عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ and his family.

The Etiquettes of Sending Durood on the Prophet ﷺ After Tashahhud

Durood-e-Ebrahimi is recited as the dua for prayers upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after the tashahhud during salah. After reciting Attahiyyaat, the saleh (believer offering prayer) recites the durood-e-Ebrahimi and then says salam. Outside of the ritual prayer, Muslims can recite any form of salat to show their love with their words.

The etiquette of sending Durood on the Prophet, after Tashahhud, includes the following:

• Durood must be recited silently and calmly, without rushing through.
• Durood must be recited with complete presence of mind and heart, while understanding the meanings of what you are reciting.
• Recite Durood with utmost respect, love, and reverence for the Prophet.
• Ensure the correct pronunciation of each word of Durood. Try to learn and memorize the correct recitation of the words of Durood.
• Ensure that you are firmly and correctly positioned in the posture of tashahhud.
• Ensure that you have recited tashahhud before sending Durood on the Prophet. This sequence is highly important.
• After recitation of Durood, it is high time to make personal supplications before the performance of the final step "tasleem”, which marks the end of the prayer.
• While reciting Durood, it is important to maintain humility, reverence, and sincerity.
• Recitation of Durood is a highly emphasized Sunnah and is widely believed to be an essential part of prayer. Hence, never skip this important step; make it a compulsory part of your prayer.

Significance of Sending Durood on the Prophet After Tashahhud

Sending Durood on the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ is highly significant in Islamic teachings, as summarized here:

• It facilitates spiritual purification. Sending Durood on the Prophet brings purification of the heart from the state of carelessness.
• Deep love for the Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِۦ وَسَلَّمَ, from the core of our hearts, even more than our parents and kids, is an essential part of our faith. Sending Durood on the Prophet is a direct display of our love and respect for him.
• It is a firm belief, also supported by some of the authentic narrations, that frequently sending Durood on the Prophet may bring the highest probability of receiving his intercession on the Day of Judgment.
• Allah سُبْحَانَهُۥ وَتَعَالَىٰ showers His Mercy and Blessings on those who frequently send Durood on the Prophet.
• As mentioned in Hadith 1297 of Sunan An-Nasai, if someone sends Durood on the Prophet once, Allah سُبْحَانَهُۥ وَتَعَالَىٰ blesses him ten times, removes ten sins from his account, and raises his status ten times higher.

Dua for Prayers Upon the Prophet (SAW) After the Tashahhud Benefits

The dua for prayers upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) after the tashahhud has the major benefit of getting your sins forgiven. It purifies the good deeds of the reciter, and his ranks are elevated. It provides sustenance from Allah's (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) side to the believer, and he is awarded from amongst His countless and limitless bounties. Other benefits include the protection of the believer from poverty. The prayer also grants a person safety from the wrath of Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى). Above all, reciting salat upon the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is an act that Allah Himself partakes in – if a Muslim recites salah, they are performing an act that is beloved to Allah Azzawajal.

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