Durood-e-Muqaddas
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Durood-e-Muqaddas (درود مقدس; “The Sacred Salutation”) is a powerful invocation upon the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It is a prayer that emphasizes the sanctity and virtues of the Prophet ﷺ, calling upon Allah through the various attributes, actions, and states of the beloved Messenger ﷺ. Consistent recitation of Durood-e-Muqaddas brings blessings, protection, and closeness to Allah and the Prophet ﷺ.
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Durood-e-Muqaddas: Arabic, Transliteration and Translation
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ أَقْوَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَأَفْعَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَأَحْوَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَأَصْحَابِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati aqwāli Muḥammadin wa afʿāli Muḥammadin wa aḥwāli Muḥammadin wa aṣ-ḥābi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
1. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the words of Muhammad, the actions of Muhammad, the states of Muhammad, and the companions of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ بَدَنِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَبَطْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَبَرَكَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَبَيْعَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَبُرَاقِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati badani Muḥammadin wa baṭni Muḥammadin wa barakati Muḥammadin wa bayʿati Muḥammadin wa burāqi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
2. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the body of Muhammad, the stomach of Muhammad, the prayers of Muhammad, the allegiance of Muhammad, and the Buraq of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ تَوَلُّدِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَتَعَبُّدِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَتَهَجُّدِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati tawalludi Muḥammadin wa taʿabbudi Muḥammadin wa tahajjudi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
3. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the praise of Muhammad, the reward of Muhammad, and the nightly prayers of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ ثَنَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَثَوَابِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَثِمَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati thanā'i Muḥammadin wa thawābi Muḥammadin wa thimāli Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
4. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the praise of Muhammad, the reward of Muhammad, and the shelter of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ جَلَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَجَمَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَجَلِّ مُحَمَّدٍ وَجِهَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَجَعْدِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati jalāli Muḥammadin wa jamāli Muḥammadin wa jalli Muḥammadin wa jihati Muḥammadin wa jaʿdi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
5. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the majesty of Muhammad, the beauty of Muhammad, the eminence of Muhammad, the direction of Muhammad, and the curls of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ حُسْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَحَسَنَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَحُرْمَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَحَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَحُلْيَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ḥusni Muḥammadin wa ḥasanāti Muḥammadin wa ḥurmati Muḥammadin wa ḥāli Muḥammadin wa ḥulyati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
6. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the perfection of Muhammad, the good deeds of Muhammad, the sanctity of Muhammad, the condition of Muhammad, and the adornment of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ خِلْقَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَخُلُقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَخُطْبَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَخَيْرَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati khilqati Muḥammadin wa khuluqi Muḥammadin wa khuṭbati Muḥammadin wa khayrāti Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
7. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the creation of Muhammad, the character of Muhammad, the sermon of Muhammad, and the virtues of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ دِينِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَدِيَانَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَدَوْلَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَدَرَجَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَدُعَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati dīni Muḥammadin wa diyānati Muḥammadin wa dawlati Muḥammadin wa darajāti Muḥammadin wa duʿā'i Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
8. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the religion of Muhammad, the faithfulness of Muhammad, the statehood of Muhammad, the ranks of Muhammad, and the supplication of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ ذَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَذِكْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَذَوْقِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati dhāti Muḥammadin wa dhikri Muḥammadin wa dhawqi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
9. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the essence of Muhammad, the remembrance of Muhammad, and the understanding of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ رُوحِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَرَأْسِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَرِزْقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَرَفِيقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَرِضَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati rūḥi Muḥammadin wa ra'si Muḥammadin wa rizqi Muḥammadin wa rafīqi Muḥammadin wa riḍā'i Muḥammadin ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
10. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the soul of Muhammad, the head of Muhammad, the provision of Muhammad, the companionship of Muhammad, and the pleasure of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ زُهْدِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَزَهَادَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَزَهْرَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَزِينَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati zuhdi Muḥammadin wa zahādati Muḥammadin wa zahrati Muḥammadin wa zīnati Muḥammadin ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
11. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the asceticism of Muhammad, the abstinence of Muhammad, the radiance of Muhammad, and the adornment of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ سِيَادَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَسَعَادَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَسُنَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَسِرِّ مُحَمَّدٍ وَسَلَامِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati siyādati Muḥammadin wa saʿādati Muḥammadin wa sunnati Muḥammadin wa sirri Muḥammadin wa salāmi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
12. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the leadership of Muhammad, the happiness of Muhammad, the tradition of Muhammad, the secret of Muhammad, and the peace of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ شَرْعِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَشَرَفِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَشَوْقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَشَادِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati sharʿi Muḥammadin wa sharafi Muḥammadin wa shawqi Muḥammadin wa shādi Muḥammadin ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
13. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the law of Muhammad, the honour of Muhammad, the yearning of Muhammad, and the intelligence of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ صِدْقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَصَوْمِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَصَلَاةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَصَفَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَصَبْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ṣidqi Muḥammadin wa ṣawmi Muḥammadin wa ṣalāti Muḥammadin wa ṣafā'i Muḥammadin wa ṣabri Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
14. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the truthfulness of Muhammad, the fasting of Muhammad, the prayer of Muhammad, the purity of Muhammad, and the patience of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ ضِيَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَضَمِيرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَضَحَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَضُعْفِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ḍiyā'i Muḥammadin wa ḍamīri Muḥammadin wa ḍaḥā'i Muḥammadin wa ḍuʿfi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
15. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the illumination of Muhammad, the sincerity of Muhammad, the aurora of Muhammad, and the humbleness of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ طَلْعَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَطَهَارَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَطُهْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَطَرِيقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَطَوَافِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ṭalʿati Muḥammadin wa ṭahārati Muḥammadin wa ṭuhri Muḥammadin wa ṭarīqi Muḥammadin wa ṭawāfi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
16. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the countenance of Muhammad, the purity of Muhammad, the chastity of Muhammad, the path of Muhammad, and the circumambulation of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ ظَاهِرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَظُهْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَظِلِّ مُحَمَّدٍ وَظُهُورِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَظَفَرِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ẓāhiri Muḥammadin wa ẓuhri Muḥammadin wa ẓilli Muḥammadin wa ẓuhūri Muḥammadin wa ẓafari Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
17. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the outward appearance of Muhammad, the back of Muhammad, the shadow of Muhammad, the emergence of Muhammad, and the victory of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ عِشْقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَرَفَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعِلْمِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعُلُوِّ مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلِيمِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ʿishqi Muḥammadin wa ʿarafāti Muḥammadin wa ʿilmi Muḥammadin wa ʿuluwwi Muḥammadin wa ʿalīmi Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
18. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the love of Muhammad, the plains (Arafat) of Muhammad, the knowledge of Muhammad, the elevation of Muhammad, and the wisdom of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ غُرْبَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَغَارِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَغُرَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَغَيْرَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati ghurbati Muḥammadin wa ghāri Muḥammadin wa ghurrati Muḥammadin wa ghayrati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
19. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the separation of Muhammad, the cave of Muhammad, the commencement of Muhammad, and the vigilant care of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ قُلِّ مُحَمَّدٍ وَقَدْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَقَنَاعَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَقُوَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati qulli Muḥammadin wa qadri Muḥammadin wa qanāʿati Muḥammadin wa quwwati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
20. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the power of Muhammad, the esteem of Muhammad, the contentment of Muhammad, and the strength of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ فَخْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَفَقْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَفِرَاقِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَفَضْلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَفَضِيلَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati fakhri Muḥammadin wa faqri Muḥammadin wa firāqi Muḥammadin wa faḍli Muḥammadin wa faḍīlati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
21. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the pride of Muhammad, the simplicity of Muhammad, the separation of Muhammad, the virtue of Muhammad, and the merit of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ كَلَامِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَكَشْفِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَكِيَاسَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَكِتَابَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَكِينَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati kalāmi Muḥammadin wa kashfi Muḥammadin wa kiyāsati Muḥammadin wa kitābati Muḥammadin wa kīnati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
22. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the speech of Muhammad, the disclosure of Muhammad, the intelligence of Muhammad, the writings of Muhammad, and the endurance of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ لَيْلِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَلِقَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَلِيَاقَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati layli Muḥammadin wa liqā'i Muḥammadin wa liyāqati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
23. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the night of Muhammad, the meeting of Muhammad, the elegance of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ مِعْرَاجِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمُجَاهِدَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمُشَاهِدَاتِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمُلَاحَظِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَمَسَاحَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati miʿrāji wa mujāhidāti Muḥammadin wa mushāhidāti Muḥammadin wa mulāḥaẓi Muḥammadin wa masāḥati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
24. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the Ascension of Muhammad, the struggles of Muhammad, the visions of Muhammad, the observations of Muhammad, and the dimensions of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ نُورِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَنَوَالِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَنَصِيرِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَنَفِيرِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati nūri Muḥammadin wa nawāli Muḥammadin wa naṣīri Muḥammadin wa nafīri Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
25. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the light of Muhammad, the generosity of Muhammad, the helper of Muhammad, and the assembly of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ وَدُودِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَوَقَاءِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَوُجُودِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَوَدِيعَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati wadūdi Muḥammadin wa waqā'i Muḥammadin wa wujūdi Muḥammadin wa wadīʿati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
26. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the affection of Muhammad, the protection of Muhammad, the existence of Muhammad, and the trust of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ هِمَّةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَهِدَايَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَهِدْيَةِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati himmati Muḥammadin wa hidāyati Muḥammadin wa hidyati Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
27. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the aspirations of Muhammad, the guidance of Muhammad, and the conduct of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
يَا إِلَهِي بِحُرْمَةِ يُتْمِ مُحَمَّدٍ وَيُسْرِ مُحَمَّدٍ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ ❁
Yā ilāhī bi-ḥurmati yutmi Muḥammadin wa yusri Muḥammadin, ṣallā Llāhu ʿalayhi wa sallam.
28. O my Lord, by the sanctity of the orphanhood of Muhammad, and the ease of Muhammad, may Allah send prayers and peace upon him.
لَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللهُ مُحَمَّدٌ رَسُولُ اللهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ وَسَلَّمَ بِعَدَدِ مَا هُوَ الْمَكْتُوبُ فِي اللَّوْحِ وَالْقَلَمِ فِي كُلِّ يَوْمٍ وَلَيْلَةٍ وَسَاعَةٍ وَنَفَسٍ وَلَمْحَةٍ أَلْفَ مِئَةِ أَلْفِ مَرَّةٍ إِلَى يَوْمِ الْعِلْمِ ❁
Lā ilāha illa Llāhu Muḥammadun rasūlu Llāhi ṣalla Llāhu ʿalayhi wa ʿalā ālihi wa aṣ-ḥābihi wa sallama bi-ʿadadi mā huwa l-maktūbu fi l-lawḥi wa l-qalami fī kulli yawmin wa laylatin wa sāʿatin wa nafasin wa lamḥatin alfa mi'ati alfi marratin ilā yawmi l-ʿilm.
29. There is no deity but Allah; Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah. May Allah send prayers and peace upon him, his family, and his companions, as many times as is written in the Preserved Tablet, by the pen, in every day, night, hour, breath, and moment—one hundred thousand times over—until the Day of Judgment.
أَلَآ إِنَّ أَوْلِيَآءَ ٱللَّهِ لَا خَوْفٌ عَلَيْهِمْ وَلَا هُمْ يَحْزَنُونَ ❁
Alā inna awliyā'a Llāhi lā khawfun ʿalayhim wa lā hum yaḥzanūna.
30. Indeed, the allies of Allah, no fear shall come upon them, nor shall they grieve.
بِرَحْمَتِكَ يَا أَرْحَمَ الرَّاحِمِينَ❁
Bi-raḥmatika yā arḥama r-rāḥimīn.
31. By Your mercy, O Most Merciful of the Merciful.