About Durood-e-Ibrahim
Among the supplications most frequently recited by Muslims are those included within the five daily prayers. One such supplication is recited at the end of the prayer and is known as al-Salat al-Ibrahimiyyah, commonly referred to in the subcontinent as Durood-e-Ibrahim. This blessed supplication sends peace and blessings upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his noble family, while also establishing a spiritual connection with Prophet Ibrahim عليه السلام.
Reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim regularly deepens our understanding of its significance.
By incorporating Durood-e-Ibrahim into our daily lives, we not only enhance our prayers but also deepen our spiritual connection.
This blessed supplication, Durood-e-Ibrahim, is a powerful means of seeking intercession and blessings.
Durood-e-Ibrahim, also called Salat al-Ibrahimiya (Arabic: الصلاة الإبراهيمية), is a prayer taught directly by the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself. It is recorded in authentic hadith collections, including Sahih Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, where it is described as one of the most complete and virtuous ways of sending blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. This supplication is traditionally recited during salah after the tashahhud, while sitting in the final position.
Reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim not only brings spiritual nourishment but also strengthens our faith and connection.
Moreover, the power of Durood-e-Ibrahim extends beyond spiritual nourishment.
Arabic, Transliteration and Translation:
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
Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli Muḥammadin, kamā ṣallayta ʿalā Ibrāhīma wa ʿalā āli Ibrāhīma, innaka Ḥamīdun Majīd. Allāhumma bārik ʿalā Muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli Muḥammadin, kamā bārakta ʿalā Ibrāhīma wa ʿalā āli Ibrāhīma, innaka Ḥamīdun Majīd.
O Allah, send prayers upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad just as You have sent prayers upon Ibrahim and upon the family of Ibrahim, verily You are the Praiseworthy, the Glorious. O Allah, bless Muhammad and the family of Muhammad just as You have blessed Ibrahim and the family of Ibrahim, verily You are the Praiseworthy, the Glorious. (Reference : Muslim[406])
In every prayer, invoking Durood-e-Ibrahim serves as a reminder of the profound bond between these prophets.
Thus, embracing Durood-e-Ibrahim enriches our spiritual journeys.
This translation invites reflection on the deeper significance of Durood, as it emphasizes reverence for both Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and Prophet Ibrahim ﷺ along with their respective families.
This connection is beautifully encapsulated in the recitation of Durood-e-Ibrahim during our prayers.
It also serves as a reminder of the honor and elevated status that Allah has bestowed upon His chosen Messengers. Through the recitation of this Durood, believers continually supplicate that Allah may renew and increase those divine blessings and honors upon the Prophets with every prayer.
Urdu Translation of Darood e Ibrahimi:
:درودِ ابراہیمی کا اردو ترجمہ درج ذیل
“اے اللّٰہ! محمد (ﷺ) اور آلِ محمد پر رحمت نازل فرما، جس طرح تو نے ابراہیم (علیہ السلام) اور آلِ ابراہیم پر رحمت نازل فرمائی۔ بے شک تو بہت تعریف کیا گیا، بزرگی والا ہے۔
اے اللّٰہ! محمد (ﷺ) اور آلِ محمد کو برکت عطا فرما، جس طرح تو نے ابراہیم (علیہ السلام) اور آلِ ابراہیم کو برکت عطا فرمائی۔ بے شک تو بہت تعریف کیا گیا، بزرگی والا ہے۔”
یہ ترجمہ ہمیں یہ سکھاتا ہے کہ درودِ ابراہیمی صرف ایک دعا نہیں، بلکہ یہ نبی کریم ﷺ سے محبت کا عملی اظہار ہے۔
مزید برآں، جب ہم یہ کلمات دل سے پڑھتے ہیں تو ہمیں اللہ کی طرف سے بے شمار انعامات اور رحمتیں حاصل ہوتی ہیں۔
Why Is Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) Mentioned in Durood-e-Ibrahim?
Islamic scholars have offered multiple theological and historical explanations for the distinctive mention of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) in al-Salat al-Ibrahimiyyah. These explanations collectively demonstrate his exceptional status, his relationship with the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the divine wisdom behind this inclusion.
Divine Recompense for His Greetings to the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ
One of the most prominent scholarly explanations is that Prophet Ibrahim’s mention in this supplication represents a divine reward for the salutations and goodwill he expressed toward the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ during the event of al-Isrāʾ wa-l-Miʿrāj (The Night Journey and Ascension).
This is established through an authentic narration reported by ʿAbdullāh ibn Masʿūd رضي الله عنه, who stated that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said:
«لَقِيتُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ لَيْلَةَ أُسْرِيَ بِي، فَقَالَ: يَا مُحَمَّدُ، أَقْرِئْ أُمَّتَكَ مِنِّي السَّلَامَ، وَأَخْبِرْهُمْ أَنَّ الْجَنَّةَ طَيِّبَةُ التُّرْبَةِ، عَذْبَةُ الْمَاءِ، وَأَنَّ غِرَاسَهَا: سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ، وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ، وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ، وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ»
(“I met Ibrahim on the night of my Ascension, and he said: ‘O Muhammad, convey my greetings to your Ummah and inform them that Paradise has fertile soil and sweet water, and that its plants are grown by saying: SubḥānAllāh, Al-ḥamdu lillāh, Lā ilāha illā Allāh, and Allāhu Akbar.’”)
— Sunan al-Tirmidhī
Imam al-Ṭabarānī records an additional wording that includes:
«وَلَا حَوْلَ وَلَا قُوَّةَ إِلَّا بِاللَّهِ»
(“There is no power nor might except with Allah.”)
Because Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) expressed sincere concern, blessings, and guidance for the Ummah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Allah honored him by granting perpetual remembrance within the daily prayers of this Ummah. Thus, in Durood-e-Ibrahim, believers send blessings not only upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ but also upon Prophet Ibrahim, ensuring his name is remembered in every ṣalāh until the end of time.
Through the daily recitation of Durood-e-Ibrahim, believers seek both blessings and guidance from Allah.
This reflects divine justice and reciprocity: Ibrahim supplicated for the Ummah, and the Ummah supplicates for Ibrahim.
Prophet Ibrahim’s Supplication for the Coming of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Another foundational reason for Prophet Ibrahim’s mention is his direct supplication for the advent of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his community. Allah records this prayer in the Qur’an:
The prayer Durood-e-Ibrahim encapsulates the essence of devotion and respect towards the prophets.
رَبَّنَا وَابْعَثْ فِيهِمْ رَسُولًا مِّنْهُمْ يَتْلُو عَلَيْهِمْ آيَاتِكَ وَيُعَلِّمُهُمُ الْكِتَابَ وَالْحِكْمَةَ وَيُزَكِّيهِمْ ۚ إِنَّكَ أَنتَ الْعَزِيزُ الْحَكِيمُ
“Our Lord, send among them a Messenger from themselves who will recite to them Your verses, teach them the Book and wisdom, and purify them. Indeed, You are the All-Mighty, the All-Wise.”
(Surah al-Baqarah 2:129)
This supplication was fulfilled with the sending of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ as the final Messenger. Accordingly, the Prophet ﷺ stated:
«أَنَا دَعْوَةُ أَبِي إِبْرَاهِيمَ»
“I am the answer to my father Ibrahim’s supplication.”
— Musnad Aḥmad; Sunan al-Bayhaqī
Given that Prophet Ibrahim prayed explicitly for the coming of the Prophet ﷺ and his Ummah, it is only fitting that the Ummah reciprocates by invoking blessings upon him in every prayer.
Prophet Ibrahim Named the Ummah “Muslims”
The Qur’an affirms that Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) was the one who named this Ummah “Muslims”:
هُوَ سَمَّاكُمُ الْمُسْلِمِينَ مِن قَبْلُ
“He named you Muslims previously.”
(Surah al-Ḥajj 22:78)
This refers to the supplication of Prophet Ibrahim:
رَبَّنَا وَاجْعَلْنَا مُسْلِمَيْنِ لَكَ وَمِن ذُرِّيَّتِنَا أُمَّةً مُّسْلِمَةً لَّكَ
“Our Lord, make us Muslims in submission to You, and from our descendants a Muslim nation submitted to You.”
(Surah al-Baqarah 2:128)
Since the Arabs—and specifically the lineage of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—descend from Prophet Ismāʿīl (عليه السلام), this establishes a profound genealogical and spiritual connection. Thus, Prophet Ibrahim’s inclusion in Durood-e-Ibrahim honors his role as the spiritual father of the Muslim Ummah.
The Qur’an further reinforces this status:
مِلَّةَ أَبِيكُمْ إِبْرَاهِيمَ
“The way of your father Ibrahim.”
(Surah al-Ḥajj 22:78)
The Unique Status of Prophet Ibrahim as Khalīlullāh
Prophet Ibrahim holds the distinguished title of Khalīlullāh (the Intimate Friend of Allah). Allah explicitly states:
وَاتَّخَذَ اللَّهُ إِبْرَاهِيمَ خَلِيلًا
“And Allah took Ibrahim as an intimate friend.”
(Surah an-Nisāʾ 4:125)
This rank is shared only with Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who was granted an even higher distinction as Ḥabībullāh (the Beloved of Allah).
Supporting Hadith Evidence
- Rank in Paradise
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“Allah took me as a Khalīl just as He took Ibrahim as a Khalīl…”
— Sunan Ibn Mājah
By reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim, we align ourselves with the divine message and the legacy of our prophets.
- Isra wa Miʿrāj Narrations
Reported by al-Bayhaqī and Abū Yaʿlā, affirming Ibrahim’s rank as Khalīl and Muhammad ﷺ as Ḥabīb.
- Hadith of Intercession
In Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim, Ibrahim declines intercession, humbly referring the matter to Prophet Muhammad ﷺ—highlighting Muhammad’s superior station.
Prophet Ibrahim’s Supreme Rank After Prophet Muhammad ﷺ
Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) holds the highest rank among all prophets after Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. The Qur’an honors him with unparalleled titles:
- Imam of Humanity (2:124)
- A Nation Unto Himself (16:120)
- Devoutly Obedient (Qānit) (16:120)
- Pure Monotheist (Ḥanīf) (16:120)
The Prophet ﷺ said:
“I saw Ibrahim, and the one who resembles him most is your companion.”
— Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim
Virtues of Reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim
- Closeness to the Prophet ﷺ
Sending blessings through Durood-e-Ibrahim helps cultivate a deeper spiritual connection with the Divine.
“The closest people to me on the Day of Judgment are those who send the most blessings upon me.”
— Tirmidhī
- Forgiveness of Sins
One salutation brings ten blessings, ten forgiven sins, and ten raised ranks.
— Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim
- Acceptance of Supplications
Scholars recommend beginning and ending duʿāʾ with Durood.
- Divine Mercy and Angelic Prayers
Angels invoke mercy for those who send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ.
- Relief from Hardship
Recitation brings spiritual calm and divine assistance.
Thus, the recitation of Durood-e-Ibrahim is a pathway to receiving divine mercy and blessings.
When to Recite Durood-e-Ibrahim
- During Ṣalāh (Obligatory in final tashahhud)
- On Fridays
“Send abundant blessings upon me on Friday.” — Abū Dāwūd
In every gathering, Durood-e-Ibrahim serves as a reminder of the unity and strength of our faith.
- Before and After Duʿāʾ
- During Distress
- Morning and Evening Adhkār
There is no restriction on its recitation. The more it is recited, the greater the reward.
✅ FAQS
❓ Why is Prophet Ibrahim mentioned in Durood-e-Ibrahim?
Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) is mentioned because he prayed for the coming of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, named the Muslim Ummah, and was honored by Allah as Khalilullah. His inclusion reflects divine justice and spiritual continuity.
❓ Is Durood-e-Ibrahim obligatory in Salah?
Yes, Durood-e-Ibrahim is an essential part of the final tashahhud. Without it, the prayer is considered incomplete according to the majority of scholars.
❓ What is the reward of reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim?
Reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim brings forgiveness of sins, closeness to the Prophet ﷺ, acceptance of duʿāʾ, and divine mercy, as established in Sahih Hadith.
❓ Why is Prophet Ibrahim called Khalilullah?
Allah granted Prophet Ibrahim the unique title of Khalilullah (Intimate Friend of Allah), as mentioned explicitly in the Qur’an (Surah an-Nisa 4:125).
Conclusion
The mention of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) in Durood-e-Ibrahim is neither symbolic nor incidental. It is a divinely ordained honor rooted in Qur’anic revelation, authentic Hadith, and profound theological wisdom. Prophet Ibrahim’s supplication for the final Messenger, his naming of the Muslim Ummah, his greetings during al-Isrāʾ wa-l-Miʿrāj, and his unique rank as Khalīlullāh all justify his perpetual remembrance in Islamic prayer.
Through Durood-e-Ibrahim, Muslims affirm their connection to the legacy of pure monotheism, express gratitude for divine guidance, and participate in a sacred exchange of blessings that links the Ummah of Muhammad ﷺ with the noble legacy of Prophet Ibrahim (عليه السلام) until the end of time.
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Therefore, let us cherish the practice of reciting Durood-e-Ibrahim and share it with others.