Darood Akbar
Durood Akbar (Urdu: درودِ اکبر; “The Greatest Salutation”) is so named because it praises the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ through a wide range of his noble names, lofty ranks, and blessed qualities. It is especially recited by those who seek to increase their love and reverence for the Messenger of Allah ﷺ. Traditionally, this salutation has been recommended for the fulfilment of one’s needs. It is also said that those who recite it consistently may be blessed with seeing the Prophet ﷺ in a true dream, by the permission and grace of Allah.
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About Durood Akbar
Durood Akbar is so named because it brings together a large collection of the Prophet’s ﷺ beautiful names and noble attributes within a single prayer. For generations, scholars, saints, and seekers have encouraged its regular recitation as a means of increasing one’s love for the Prophet ﷺ and drawing closer to Allah through abundant Salawat.
Reported Virtues
The regular recitation of Durood Akbar is associated with the following benefits:
- An increase in one’s love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.
- Seeing the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in a true dream.
- Prosperity in this world and the Hereafter.
- Becoming an accepted servant in the court of the Messenger of Allah ﷺ and a means of benefit to others.
- Success in lawful matters and protection from defeat.
- An increase in provision (rizq).
- Forgiveness of sins.
- Allah’s Mercy, palaces of ruby in Paradise, and being shown one’s final abode before death.
- The attendance of the angels at one’s funeral procession, their visit to one’s grave, and their supplication for one’s forgiveness.
Recommended Recitation
The following recitations have been recommended for particular purposes:
- To increase one’s love for the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ: Recite 1 time before or after the Fajr prayer.
- For an increase in provision (rizq): Recite 1 time after the Fajr prayer.
- For the forgiveness of sins: Recite 3 times after the ‘Isha prayer.
- For the fulfilment of lawful needs: Observe seclusion for 40 nights, reciting Durood Akbar 21 times each night.
- For the purification of the heart: Recite 1 time after the Isha prayer.
- For recovery from illness: Recite regularly while seeking healing from Allah.
- For protection from harmful spiritual influences: Recite 7 times over water and give it to the affected person.
- For protection from evil jinn: Recite 1 time daily in the affected place for 41 consecutive days.
- For protection from oppression: Recite 1 time daily for 11 consecutive days.
- To see the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ in a true dream: On Thursday night (the night preceding Friday), wear clean white clothing, apply perfume, perform 2 units of voluntary (nafl) prayer, recite Durood Akbar 3 times, dedicate its reward to the Prophet ﷺ, and sleep with a sincere desire to see him. Continue this practice for 11 consecutive weeks while maintaining the obligatory prayers.