Darood Sharif -Salawat- Meaning, 10 Benefits & Examples

Darood Sharif also known as Durood Shareef means to praise and honor the holy prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) with great love and compassion Which is the same as Salawat.

Darood is a type of prayer and blessing that we send to Prophet Muhammed (ﷺ). In the Quran, Allah says that he and his angels sent the Darood to his Prophet (ﷺ) and orders us to send Durood to our Holy Prophet (ﷺ).

Durood Shareef comes in many forms but Durood e Ibrahim is the most authentic and prominent and Reciting any of Durood is one of the greatest acts of worship in Islam. It is the best way to express your love towards our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).

Durood Shareef Meaning

Darood is a Persian word that means praising and Sharif is an Arabic word that means elevated or honored. The two words combined form a Darood Sharif. It means to praise and honor the holy prophet Mohammad (ﷺ) with great love and compassion.

Durood Shareef refers to the same as The Arabic word Salawat (صلاوات) yet the Literal meaning of Salawat is Prayers coming from Salah which is a singular form of Salwat.

Darood Sharif Example

The most Authentic

Durood Ibrahim is considered the most authentic and prominent Durood Shareef. It is the best form of salutation that was taught by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) in his Hadith [Sahih al-Bukhari 6357].

Transliteration

Allaahumma salli ‘alaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammad; kamaa sallayta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheem, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed.
Allaahumma baarik ‘alaa Muhammadinw wa ‘alaa ‘aali Muhammad; kamaa baarakta ‘alaa ‘Ibraaheema wa ‘alaa ‘aali ‘Ibraaheem, ‘innaka Hameedun Majeed.

in Arabic

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ،
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكَ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ كَمَ ا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ، إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ

Meaning

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.

Shortest Darood Sharif

Transliteration

Allahumma Salli Wa Saleem Ala Muhammad Wa Ala Ali Muhammad

in Arabic

ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ عَلَىٰ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلىٰ آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ

Meaning

O God, send blessings and peace upon Muhammad and upon the Progeny of Muhammad.

Darood Sharif Benefits

There are many benefits for the one who recites Durood Sharif daily. Recitation of Durood Sharif reflects one’s true love and affection towards Holy Prophet (SAW). Below we will discuss some benefits of Reciting Durood Sharif :

1. The person who recites the maximum number of Durood in his entire life will be the closest to the Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) on the Day of Judgment.
2. Allah (SWT) showers 10 blessings on the person who recites Durood each time.
3. It is an expiration of sins.
4. It is a means of obtaining the mercy of Allah (SWT).
5. The one who recites Durood Shareef will rise in status ten degrees, 10 sins get forgiven, and 10 good deeds are recorded.
6. Reciting Durood Sharif eases poverty, hunger, and hardship.
7. The heart gets purified upon recitation of Durood Sharif every day.
8. It is the source of acceptance of Dua when recited by Durood Shareef.
9. The person who recites Durood Shareef will overcome his troubles.
10. The recitation of Durood will draw you closer to Allah & His Prophet (SAWS).