Durud & Salutations

23 Dhul Hijjah 143726 September 2016

Recite Abundant Salutations [Durud] on Friday

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of this narration? "The best of your days is Jumu'ah. On that day Adam ('alayhis salam) was created, on that day he passed away, on that day the Trumpet will be blown and on that day all of creation will swoon. So send a great deal…

20 Dhul Hijjah 143723 September 2016

Another Virtue of Sending Salutations (Durud)

QuestionKindly provide the reference for this Hadith: "Whoever sends salutations upon me once, Allah Ta'ala will send salutations upon him ten-fold, will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status"

16 Shawwal 143722 July 2016

The Three Curses of Jibril and the Amin of Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionWhat is the sources and authenticity of this narration: Ka'b ibn 'Ujrah (radiyallahu 'anhu) says that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said, “Come near the pulpit so we came close'. When He climbed the first step of the pulpit, He said 'Amin', When He climbed the second step, He said…

14 Shawwal 143720 July 2016

Seeking Pardon Through the Name of Muhammad (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam)

QuestionI would like to know about the reliability of this Hadith: It is written that when Nabi Adam ('alayhis salam) was expelled from Jannah, he asked for forgiveness from Allah in the name of Nabi Muhammad (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) and Allah said to him, 'Where do you know about…

26 Rajab 14374 May 2016

How Should One Begin Du’a?

QuestionPlease provide the translation and reference of this narration إِذَا صَلَّى أَحَدُكُمْ فَلْيَبْدَأْ بِتَحْمِيدِ اللهِ وَالثَّنَاءِ عَلَيْهِ ثُمَّ لِيُصَلِّ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ صلى الله عليه وسلم ثُمَّ لِيَدْعُ بَعْدُ بِمَا شَاءَ

27 Jumadal Akhirah 14376 April 2016

Validity of the Different Duruds in Various Books

QuestionWe often come across various types of Duruds in books of 'Wazaif' and 'Du'a' like 'Durud e Tunajjina' etc. The wordings of these Duruds is very appealing and heart touching but these are not found in Hadiths Books. Apart from Durud e Ibrahim, can one recite these Duruds also. Are…

25 Jumadal Ula 14375 March 2016

Question About a Narration Regarding Durud [Salutations]

QuestionDoes this narration go against the sahih Hadith which says durud ibrahim is the best durud [salutation] of all? What is the authenticity of this narration, and is its du'a found in any Hadith book? وعن أبي محمد عبد الله الموصلي، المعروف بابن المشتهر، وكان فاضلاً أنه قال: من أراد…

8 Jumadal Ula 143717 February 2016

A Form of Salutations (Durud)

QuestionI know there are many forms of salutations (durud). I wanted to know if this durud is correct? "Allahumma salli 'ala Muhammadiw wa 'ala alihi wa barik Wassallim"

21 Safar 14374 December 2015

Durud (Salutations) When Sitting in a Gathering

QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the Hadith which states that if you say “bismillah" and read durud (salutations) before sitting in a gathering, Allah Ta'ala will appoint Angels to protect you from backbiting?