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'''Durood Day 20th April

The Holy Prophet Muhammad sallallaho Alaihi wasallam is the last Prophet of Allah Almighty. Allah sent many Prophets for the guidance of humanity. Hazrat Muhammad is the last Prophet of Allah sent for the guidance of whole humankind in this world. No Prophet will be sent by Allah after thw Holy Prophet till the Day of Judgement.

Allah loves those who love His last Prophet Muhammad. The Holy Prophet has distinct status among the Prophets. There are many ways to show love for Prophet Muhammad one of them is to recite Durood Sharif on Prophet As the entire world population is benefited through the Holy Prophet that is why Allah Almighty, says in Holy Quran: “Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.” (Quran, 33: 56)

Allah Almighty make compulsory and directs all the believers to ask Him to award Prophet Muhammad from His Blessings and Tranquility. This act of asking Allah Almighty to show His favor and protection to Prophet is known as “Durood.”

It is basically a form of a prayer, which all the Muslims are obligated to say on hearing, reading or speaking the name of the Holy Prophet in order to pay Him respect or praise in the most rightful manner. It is also the way of fulfilling one`s religious duty of adoring Muhammad as Hazrat Anas has narrated in Sahih Bukhari: “None of you will have faith till he loves me more than his father, his children, and all mankind.” (Bukhari)

Durood is a sure means of Allah granting blessings, peace, prosperity and favors’ of great significance on one who recites Durood Sharif on the Holy Prophet. The one who recites Durood Sharif receives all the benefits in this world and ultimate reward in the next world with an addition to the love of the Holy Prophet.

A person should give due importance to reciting Durood Sharif.

Benefits of Reciting Durood Sharif:

There are many benefits for the one who recites Durood Sharif daily with affection and respect. Recitation of Durood Sharif reflects one’s true love and affection towards Holy Prophet. Below we will discuss some benefits of Reciting Durood Sharif with reference to Holy Prophet Hadiths.

Closeness to the Holy Prophet in Jannah: In Hadith Prophet said: “On the Day of Judgement the person closest to me will be the one who has sent the most Durood into me.” (Tirmidhi). There is so much importance of reciting Durood Sharif we should recite Durood Sharif excessively if want to be close to Prophet in Jannah.

Closeness to Allah Almighty: Reciting Durood Sharif brings one closer to Allah and Prophet. Reciting Durood means we are obeying the commands of Allah Almighty. It is indeed a duty of every Muslim to send blessings to Holy Prophet by reciting Durood Sharif as Allah and his angels do.

Reciting Durood Sharif on Friday: Holy Prophet said: “On Friday, send Durood abundantly to me, as it is presented before me.” (Abu Dawud). For receiving rewards from Allah Almighty we should recite Durood Sharif on Friday.

Greatest Rewards from Allah Almighty: Allah showers ten blessings on the man who recites a Durood. Prophet said in Hadith: “Whoever supplicates Allah to exalt for me, Allah would exalt him ten times.”(Muslim)

Blessings: One who recites Durood Sharif ten times in the morning and ten times in the evening will receive the help of Holy Prophet on the Day of Judgement.

Acceptance of Supplications: Since Durood Sharif is a source of acceptance of supplications. Allah accepts our all Duas if we recite Durood Sharif on Prophet Muhammad.

Solve Problems: If anyone is involved in a difficulty then he must recite Durood Sharif in countless numbers. Also when someone is angry, he should recite Durood Sharif Insha-Allah, Allah will solve all his problems.

Erase Poverty and Hunger: Reciting Durood Sharif abolish poverty and hunger.

Remember Forgotten Things: When you forget anything and your memory fails to recollect it then recite Durood Sharif, you will remember the forgotten things.

Fulfillment of Desires: Moreover, One who recites Durood Sharif maximum time a day and Allah will accept all his prayers or supplications and fulfill all his Hajats (desires).

In short, Durood Sharif is merely done for asking Allah to bestow His Blessings and Mercy on His Messenger in order to show one`s reverence and gratitude for Prophet’s services to the Religion of Islam. It not only completes the Prophet`s right of honor but also results in getting many of bounties and rewards from Allah Almighty, the Exalted in this world and in the hereafter. May Allah give us the strength to recite Durood Sharif abundantly on Prophet so that we can show our love and respect towards Him, Ameen!

Raza Academy has announced World Durood Day under the auspices of Tehreek e Durood o Salaam on the 20th of April as the date coincides according to the Gregorian calendar with the Islamic date of 12 Rabi Un Awwal Shareef when the Holy Prophet was Born.''