It is a great virtue to seek knowledge about sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Here is the Quranic verse and a collectio...
It is a great virtue to seek knowledge about sending blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Here is the Quranic verse and a collection of Hadiths on the importance, virtues, and benefits of Darood Sharif.
1. The Quranic Verse on Sending Salutations (Darood)
The primary and foundational verse in the Quran that commands the believers to send blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH) is from Surah Al-Ahzab:
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Transliteration:
Innal-laaha wa malaa'ikatahu yusalloona 'alan-Nabiyy. Yaa ayyuhal-lazeena aamanu salloo 'alayhi wa sallimoo tasleema.
Translation:
"Indeed, Allah and His angels send blessings upon the Prophet. O you who believe! Send your blessings upon him, and greet him with the worthy salutation."
— (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:56)
This verse establishes that sending Salawat (Darood) is not just a recommendation but a divine command. It highlights the immense status of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by stating that Allah Himself and the angels send blessings upon him.
2. Hadiths on the Virtues and Benefits of Darood Sharif
Here are more than 10 Hadiths from various authentic collections (like Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan at-Tirmidhi, etc.) that elaborate on the importance and immense benefits of sending Darood.
1. A Means of Having One's Blessings Returned Tenfold
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him tenfold."
— Sahih Muslim
2. An Act That Erases Sins and Elevates Status
"The most deserving of my intercession on the Day of Resurrection are those who sent the most blessings upon me."
— Sunan Ibn Majah, Sahih
3. A Cure for Stinginess
The Prophet (PBUH) said:
"The miser is the one in whose presence I am mentioned, and he does not send blessings upon me."
— Sunan at-Tirmidhi
4. A Cause for Allah's Blessings and the Angels' Supplications
"Whenever someone sends blessings upon me, that prayer is delivered to me, and I can ask forgiveness for that person."
— Sunan Abi Dawud (Classed as Sahih by Albani)
5. The Best Day to Send Abundant Darood is Friday
The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said:
"Send abundant blessings upon me on the day of Jumu'ah (Friday) and the night of Jumu'ah. Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah will send blessings upon him ten times."
— Al-Bayhaqi
6. A Means of Getting Closer to the Prophet on the Day of Judgment
"The closest people to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who sent the most blessings upon me."
— Sunan at-Tirmidhi
7. An Answer to Duas and Removal of Worries
The Prophet (PBUH) said that sending Salawat is one of the means through which a supplication is answered, as it is raised to the Lord of the heavens, and He is more generous than to ignore the one who combines a request with sending Salawat upon His Prophet.
— Referenced in various books of virtue, like "Jami' al-Ulum wal-Hikam"
8. A Light on the Sirat Bridge
"Send blessings upon me, for it is a charity for you." (In another narration, it is a light that illuminates the path over the Sirat).
— Referenced in various sources
9. A Remembrance That Brings Peace
"No one sends salams upon me except that Allah returns my soul to me so that I may return his salutation."
— Sunan Abi Dawud (Classed as Sahih by Albani)
This shows that the Prophet (PBUH) is aware of and responds to every single Salawat sent upon him.
10. A Means of Purification for the One Sending It
The Prophet (PBUH) said to a companion who wanted to dedicate all his devotion in prayer to sending Salawat:
"If that is what you want, then your worries will be taken care of and your sins will be forgiven."
— Sunan at-Tirmidhi
11. A Cause for the Fulfillment of Needs
The Prophet (PBUH) advised a man who was facing difficulty in his affairs:
"When you are concerned about an affair, then say: 'O Ever-Living, O Self-Sustaining, by Your mercy I seek help,' and send blessings upon the Prophet (PBUH) and his family."
— At-Tabarani
Summary of Key Benefits from the Hadiths:
- Multiplied Reward: You receive at least ten blessings from Allah for every one you send.
- Divine Blessings: Allah and His angels send blessings upon you in return.
- Spiritual Purification: It is a means of having your sins forgiven.
- Elevation of Status: Your rank is raised in the sight of Allah.
- Intercession (Shafa'ah): It makes you deserving of the Prophet's intercession on the Day of Judgment.
- Answer to Duas: It helps in getting your supplications answered.
- Proximity to the Prophet (PBUH): You will be closer to him in the Hereafter.
- A Cure for Stinginess: Not sending Salawat is a sign of miserliness.
- Illumination: It provides light in this life and on the Sirat bridge.
- Peace and Relief: It brings relief from worries and anxieties.
May Allah grant us the ability to constantly send abundant Salawat upon His beloved Prophet (PBUH) and reap the immense rewards of this noble act. Ameen.
