Darood Awaisia
Durood Awaisia (Urdu: درود اویسیہ) is a salutation upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ named after Uways al-Qarani I, the renowned Tabi’i celebrated for his deep love of the Prophet ﷺ. It combines prayers upon the Prophet ﷺ with seeking Allah’s forgiveness and invoking His Names al-Hayy (the Ever-Living) and al-Qayyum (the Sustainer of Existence).
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اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَآلِهِ وَعِتْرَتِهِ بِعَدَدِ كُلِّ مَعْلُومٍ لَكَ ❁ أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللَّهَ الَّذِي لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا هُوَ الْحَيُّ الْقَيُّومُ وَأَتُوبُ إِلَيْهِ ❁ يَا حَيُّ يَا قَيُّومُ ❁
Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā sayyidinā Muḥammadin wa-ālihi wa-ʿitratihi bi-ʿadadi kulli maʿlūmin laka, astaghfiru Llāha lladhī lā ilāha illā huwa l-Ḥayyu l-Qayyūmu wa-atūbu ilayhi, yā Ḥayyu, yā Qayyūm.
O Allah, send prayers upon our master Muhammad, and upon his Family and his progeny, in the number of everything known to You. I seek forgiveness from Allah, besides Whom there is no god, the Ever-Living, the Self-Subsisting, and I repent to Him. O Ever-Living, O Self-Subsisting.
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About Durood Awaisia
According to the tradition in which it has been transmitted, this Salawat is attributed to Uways al-Qarani I and has been preserved within several spiritual lineages.
Recommended Recitation
Within these spiritual traditions, the following practices are commonly recommended:
- After the obligatory prayers: Recite it at least 11 times after each of the five daily prayers.
- Additional recitation: Increase one’s recitation after the Isha, Tahajjud, and Fajr prayers, according to one’s ability.
- Daily practice: Those who adopt a regular daily portion are encouraged to remain consistent in their recitation.
