Programme By Mufti Imtiaz Omarjee

Main Topic

The significance, spiritual blessings, and deep reality of sending Durood and Salawat upon Nabi Muhammad Sallallahu alayhi wasallam, along with the immense favor of being chosen as part of his Ummah.

Key Lessons

• Being chosen as part of the Ummah of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam is an unearned favor (fadl) from Allah Ta'ala, making every believer chosen (Mustafa).
• 'Rahma' extends far beyond mercy; it encompasses profound compassion, deep concern, and universal care for humanity, animals, and creation.
• Reciting Durood upon Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam serves as a cure for heedlessness (ghaflat) and brings immense spiritual light (nur).
• When a believer sends Durood, angels carry the salutations directly to the blessed presence of Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Encompassing one's supplications with Durood at the beginning and end aids in the acceptance of the duas made in between.

Quranic/Hadith References

• Reference to Surah Fatir (35:32): "Then We gave the Book as inheritance to those We chose among Our servants..."
• Address of Hz. Ja'far bin Abi Talib Radhiyallahu anhu to Negus (Najashi) describing the state of ignorance and the transformation brought by Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Hadith of Hz. Ubayy ibn Ka'b Radhiyallahu anhu regarding devoting all of his time allocated for dhikr towards sending Durood upon the Prophet Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Hadith stating that whoever directs others to good receives the reward of the one who practices it.

Practical Advice

• Establish a daily quota of Durood, aiming to increase it consistently as there is no maximum limit to sending blessings upon Nabi Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• When engaging in focused dhikr and Durood, sit in a state of wudhu, facing the Qibla, with presence of heart and reflection on the favors of Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Ensure correct pronunciation (tajweed) when reciting Durood and azkar to avoid altering the intended meaning.
• Begin and conclude all personal duas with Durood upon Rasulullah Sallallahu alayhi wasallam.
• Actively teach and spread the Sunnah to family and others to multiply good deeds across lifetimes.