56. Allah and His angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe!

Send ye blessings on him, and salute him with all respect. [Al-Ahzab (33:56)]

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

Excellence of Durood Shareef

Sheikh Ibn Makki (rahmatullahi alaihe), Imam Sakhabi (rahmatullahi alaihe) and other Muhaddese narrate that Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb used to recite Durood Shareef in exceedingly large numbers.

Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb used to recite a certain number of Durood Shareef before going to bed every night. One night, Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb was blessed with the auspicious vision of the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) in a dream. In the dream, Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb saw that bright light and exquisite fragrance of musk filled his entire house. Afterwards, the Beloved Messenger of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) arrived at the residence of Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb.

In the dream, the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) called Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb and stated: “Bring your face near. I will kiss it because you recite large number of Durood upon me.”

In the dream, Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb felt shy and turned his face towards the Beloved Prophet of Allah (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam). Afterwards, the Beloved Prophet (sallallahu alaihe wa sallam) kissed the face of Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb.

Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb woke up afterwards. His wife also woke up. Both of them discovered that their entire house was filled with exquisite fragrance of musk. In addition, Muhammad Ibn Syed Ibn Mutareb’s face emitted strong fragrance of musk. This fragrance continued for eight days. Subhan'allah!

Oh Allah! Send Durood and salaam upon your Habib who is the best of all creations.