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SOME AUSPICIOUS WORDS

Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Yusuf

Ludhyanwi Sahib rahmatullahi alai

All praises be to Allah and blessings upon His

chosen servants. Thereafter, the favours of the

Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam upon his

Ummah are so abundant that we can never repay

him for them during our entire lives. To express

our gratitude towards the favours of the Prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam, Almighty Allah has

bestowed upon us the gift of Durood Shareef,

which can in one way be a means of peace and

tranquillity for our hearts.

Some forms of Durood Shareef are related directly

from the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam,

whilst some from the Sahabah radiallahu anhum

and others from the Tabe'een rahmatullahi alaihim.

Apart from these, many pious predecessors have

compiled Durood Shareef for recitation according

to their individual liking. In every era the

respected Ulama have compiled an anthology of

selected Durood Shareefs and instructed their

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fellow disciples to recite it in order to give birth to

affection and love for the Holy Prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam.

Our praiseworthy respected Maulana Yusuf

Motala sahib who is the distinguished khalifah of

our late Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith Maulana

Muhammad Zakaria sahib rahmatullahi alai has

compiled such a collection which is based upon

the Asma-e-Husna (beautiful names of Allah) and

Durood Shareef in poetic form, (referring to the

Arabic and Urdu text). The Maulana also deems

this collection as a means of spiritual

advancement. Therefore, it can be said that

lnshallah those people associated with Hazrat

Shaikh rahmatullahi alai and all other Muslims

will benefit from this collection greatly. May

Almighty Allah accept his efforts and grant this

collection divine acceptance. Ameen

MUHAMMAD VUSUF LUDHYANWI

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FOREWORD BY THE COMPILER

Hazrat Shaikhul Hadlth Maulana Yusuf

Motala Hafizahullah. Distinguished Khallfah of

Hazrat Shaikhul Hadith Maulana Muhammad

Zakaria Sahib rahmatullahl alai

In the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate,

the Most Merciful.

All praises be to Allah, Lord of the worlds and

peace and blessings upon the leader of all the

prophets, the leader of the God fearing, the master

of those whose faces will be shining on the day of

judgement. And peace upon all his descendants

and companions.

Thereafter, the fervour and states of individuals

arriving at the auspicious grave of the leader of

both worlds, pride of the universe, the best being

to have walked upon the earth at anytime, mercy

of both worlds sallallahu alaihi wasallam, can be

witnessed to be varying. Some, after presenting the

renowned words of Salaat 'o' Salaam (peace and

blessings) in respect and fear, remain silent,

stunned.

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Silence is a sign of true love.

How can speaking in the presence of the

beloved be beneficial.

Others, with difficulty, try to control their

trembling feet and string couplets full of deep love

culminating into strings of tears rolling down their

cheeks.

Your glance, 0 Prophet! Your glance. If not

constantly at least occasionally.

The Salaat 'o' Salaam narrated from the Sahabah

radiailahu anhum are very few. Thus, the choice of

words adopted by the scholars following the

Sahabah radiallahu anhum are mostly recited.

These collections comprise of rhymes and

rhythmical patterns which increase the desire and

the yearning of the reader. It also becomes a means

of fluent recitation and makes it easier for

memorisation.

The Salaat '0' Salaam compiled in this small

booklet are based upon the ninety-nine names and

attributes of Allah known as Asmae-Husna

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regarding which the Prophet sallallahu alaihi

wasaliam says, "Allah has ninety-nine names

whosoever memorises them will enter paradise."

(Sahih Bukhari)

The blessed attributes and names of the Holy

Prophet sallallahu alalhi wasallam which have

been narrated by the scholars, mashaikh and the

authors of Seerah, have been presented alongside

the Asma-e-Husna in this booklet. More than sixty

blessed attributes of the Holy Prophet sallallahu

alaihi wasallam have been taken from Allama

Sakhawee’s book Al-Qawlul Badee and the

remainder from other Islamic texts. Wherever the

blessed name of the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi

wasallam could not be matched in rhyme with

Allah's blessed name then an attribute was not

formed by me but rather the rhythmical pattern

was discontinued.

For some time I had been reciting these words of

Salaat 'o' Salaam so when some of the pious

acclaimed them and added words of

encouragement I thought that if this collection of

Salaat o' Salaam was to be published then it would

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be easier to present as a gift to those interested.

This was the cause of this book being printed.

I would like to give a few words of advice

regarding this booklet:

1. You will not only be rewarded for the recitation

of Salaat 'o' Salaam but there is also a separate

reward for the recitation of Asma-e-Husna.

2. Through the frequent recitation of this

collection, the Asma-e-Husna can be memorised

regarding which encouragement has been narrated.

3. Frequent recitation of the Holy Prophets

sallallahu alalhi wasallam blessed attributes

increases respect and love for the Holy Prophet

sallallahu alaihi wasallam, which is an Islamic

requirement.

4. There are some attributes of the Holy Prophet

sallallahu alalhi wasallam, which are also found

among the Asma-e-Husna. No polytheistic

association with the attributes of Allah should be

suspected because, where ‘compassionate’

(Raheem) and ‘affectionat’ (Rauf) are from the

Asma-e-Husna they have also been ascribed to the

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Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam in the

Holy Quraan. Almighty Allah says,

".. compassionate, affectionate to the believers." (Surah Tauba, Verse 128)

On the contrary some attributes of Allah have even

been used in conjunction with others besides Allah

in both the Qur'an and Hadith. Allah says, "Verily,

We have created man from Nutfah, drops of mixed

semen (discharge of man and women), in order to

try him, so We made him Samee (hearing), Baseer

(seeing). " (Surah Dahr, Verse 2)

In this verse, every human being is referred to as

'Samee' and 'Baseer' although these are from

amongst the seven core attributes of Allah. It

should be remembered that when these attributes

are ascribed to Allah the belief should be that these

are Allah's natural attributes, and when these

attributes are used to characterise the creation then

it is necessary to believe that these attributes are

not innate but are God given. Furthermore, the

blessed attributes mentioned here are solely

supplications for the Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi

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wasallam, which negates the association of

attributes with Allah.

May Almighty Allah, grace the compiler, the

publisher and the readers with favours and

blessings of Salaat 'o' Salaam and may He make it

the means of increasing nearness and love for the

Holy Prophet sallallahu alaihi wasallam.

There is no specific time for the recitation of this

collection, it can be recited either before or after

Fajar or Maghrib Salaah, before the recitation of

the Qur'an or before supplicating for any need.

May Allah's blessings be upon our Master

Muhammad sallallahu alaihi wasallam, his

descendants and his companions.

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بسم اهلل الرحمن الرحيمIn the Name of Allah, the Most Compassionate, the

Most Merciful.

و اال ىو ىو اهلل الذي آل ال He is Allah, apart from whomthere is no deity.

النب الب رىان وسلم علي صل يارحان O Compassionate! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, who is a clear proof of your mercy.

النب الوسيم صل و سلم علي يارحيم O Merciful! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, paragon of character and form.

النب الورع ا ملك صل و سلم علي ي O Sovereign! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, pious and chaste.

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وس صل س م علي النب المقد و سل يا قد O Holy! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, purified and sanctified.

يا سالم صل و سلم علي النب االمان O Giver of Peace! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, calm and composed.

يا مؤمن صل و سلم علي النب المعلن O Bestower of Faith! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, dedicated proclaimer of truth.

يامهيمن صل و سلم علي النب الميسر O Guardian! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, who made the practising of religion easy.

ز صل و سلم علي النب المبي يا عزي

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O Mighty! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, eloquent in address.

يا جبار صل و سلم علي النب المختار O Overpowering! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, elite guide and tutor.

يا متكب ر صل و سلم علي النب المتضرع O Self-Glorious! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, expression of deep humility.

يا خالق صل و سلم علي النب السابق O Creator! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, first in creation, foremost in rank.

م علي النب البارع يا بارئ صل و سل O Evolver! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, most excellent.

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ر يا مصور صل و سلم علي النب المذك O Bestower of Forms! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, essence of wise counsel.

يا غفار صل و سلم علي النب الشكار O Most Forgiving! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, who remained ever so grateful.

هار صل و سلم علي النب الذكار يا ق O Dominant! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, fervent in your remembrance.

يا وىاب صل و سلم علي النب الرىاب O Bestower! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, over awed by his Lord.

يا رزاق صل و سلم علي النب الواد O Provider! Shower Peace and Blessings uoon the

Prophet, surpassing in generosity.

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يا ف تاح صل و سلم علي النب الواه O Remover of Difficulties! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, humane and sensitive.

يا عليم صل و سلم علي النب الليم O All Knowing! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, strong pillar of forbearance.

القاسم يا قابض صل و سلم علي النب O Constraining! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, sincere distributor of Divine favours.

يا باسط صل و سلم علي النب الشاىد O Extender of Provisions! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, summoned witness on Judgement

Day.

يا خافض صل و سلم علي النب الواضع

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O Abaser! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, the humble servant.

يا رافع صل و سلم علي النب الشافع O Exalter! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, honoured with intercession.

يا معز صل و سلم علي النب المعي O Honourer! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, an aid and assistant for humanity.

و سلم علي النب المزيل يا مذل صلO Giver of Disgrace! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, eradicator of wrong and evil.

يع صل و سلم علي النب الشفيع يا سO All Hearing! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, sole interceder for mankind.

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ر صل و سلم علي النب البشي ر يا بصي O All Seeing! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, imparter of glad tidings.

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يا حكم صل و سلم علي النب الكرم O Maker of Immutable Judgements! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, profoundly noble.

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يا عدل صل و سلم علي النب البدر O Just! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the Prophet,

refulgent moon.

يا لطيف صل و سلم علي النب النيف O Knower of Innermost Secrets! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, steadfast on truth, aloof

from falsehood.

ر صل و سلم علي النب النذي ر يا خبي O All Aware! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, forewarner of consequences.

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ي النب الكيم يا حليم صل و سلم عل O Clement! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, a cascade of wisdom.

يا عظيم صل و سلم علي النب الكري O Grand! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, open hand of benevolence and charity.

ا غفور صل و سلم علي النب الظفور ي O Forgiving! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, victorious in aim.

يا شكور صل و سلم علي النب الطهور O Appreciative! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, symbol of purity and chastity.

يا علي صل و سلم علي النب التقي

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O Most High! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, intensely fearful.

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ر ر صل و سلم علي النب الجي يا كبي O Great! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, abundantly remunerated.

يا حفيظ صل و سلم علي النب العزي ز O Protector! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, most beloved.

يا مقيت صل و سلم علي النب المقيم O Sustainer! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, principle founder of religion.

يا حسيب صل و سلم علي النب النسيب O Reckoner! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, spiritually attached to his Lord.

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لي النب الليل يا جليل صل و سلم ع O Majestic! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, intimate befriender of the Divine.

يا كري صل و سلم علي النب الرحيم O Benevolent! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, glowing with compassion and warmth.

يا رقيب صل و سلم علي النب البيب O Watchful! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, treasured jewel.

يا ميب صل و سلم علي النب المنيب O Answerer of Prayers! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, who earnestly turns to his Lord.

يا واسع صل و سلم علي النب الاشع O All-Embracing! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, deeply fearful of his Master.

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لزعيم يا حكيم صل و سلم علي النب ا O Wise! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, at the helm of all prophetic responsibility.

يا ودود صل و سلم علي النب الجود O Most Loving! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, observer of devoted vigil.

يا ميد صل و سلم علي النب السعيد O Most Venerable! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, heir of all fortune.

يا باعث صل و سلم علي النب الراغب O Resurrector of the Dead! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, inclined towards righteousness.

يا شهيد صل و سلم علي النب الرشيد

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O Omnipresent! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, guiding light.

يا حق صل و سلم علي النب الصدق O the Truth! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, distinction of honesty.

يا وكيل صل و سلم علي النب الليل O Provident! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, most eminent

يا قوي صل و سلم علي النب الصفي O Almighty! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, earnest companion.

مي يا متي صل و سلم علي النب ال O Invincible! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, marked in loyalty.

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الوف يا ول صل و سلم علي النب O Patron! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, most devoted.

يد صل و سلم علي النب السديد يا ح O Praiseworthy! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, incessantly striving for justice.

و سلم علي النب المعلي يا مصي صل O Recorder! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, summit of exaltation.

يا مبدي صل و سلم علي النب المقري O Originator! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, illustrious teacher of the Qur'an.

يا معيد صل و سلم علي النب المحيد O Recreator! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, distinguished of men.

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يا ميي صل و سلم علي النب المي O Giver of Life! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, unlettered tutor of mankind

ر يا ميت صل و سلم علي النب المني O Giver of Death! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, illuminator of darkened hearts

ر يا حي صل و سلم علي النب الي O Ever Living! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, upholder of morality.

يا ق ي وم صل و سلم علي النب المنصور O Sustainer of Life! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, divinely aided.

م علي النب الواعد يا واجد صل و سل

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O All Perfect! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, fair warner of success and failure.

يا ماجد صل و سلم علي النب العابد O Magnificent! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, ardently engaged in worship.

يا واحد صل و سلم علي النب القائد O Unique! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, leader in virtue.

يا أحد صل و سلم علي النب القمر O One! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the Prophet,

resplendent moon.

يا صمد صل و سلم علي النب البشر O Independent! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, akin to mankind.

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يا قادر صل و سلم علي النب الشاكر O All Powerful! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, soulfully thankful.

يا مقتدر صل و سلم علي النب المقتصد O All Determiner! Shower Peace and Blessings upon

the Prophet, the moderate path-taker.

م صل و سلم علي النب المقدم يا مقدO Causer of Advancements! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, at the forefront in every

noble field.

ر لم علي النب المبش ر صل و س يا مؤخ O Adjourner! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, conveyer of glad tidings.

أول صل و سلم علي النب الجل يا

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O First! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, unparalleled in beauty.

يا آخر صل و سلم علي النب الذاكر O Last! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, enveloped in remembrance.

يا ظاىر صل و سلم علي النب الزاىر O Manifest! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, possessor of a lustrous complexion.

يا باطن صل و سلم علي النب اآلمن O Hidden! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, establisher of peace and order.

يا وال صل و سلم علي النب الراجي O Exerciser of Power! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, fervent in hope from his Lord.

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التال يا مت عال صل و سلم علي النب O Exalted! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, supporter of the needy.

يا ب ر صل و سلم علي النب البحر O Good Lord! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, an ocean of benevolence.

م علي النب الماد يا ت واب صل و سل O Acceptor of Repentance! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, educator of true praise.

يا منتقم صل و سلم علي النب المبتهل O Gracious Taker of Retribution! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, solemnly weeping in fear.

لو يا عفو صل و سلم على النب المت O Pardoner! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, remembered by all.

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علي النب العطوف يا رءوف صل و سلم O Affectionate! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, kindly benefactor.

يا مالك الملك صل و سلم علي النب حامل لوآء المد

O Possessor of All Sovemigntyl Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet torchbearer of praise and

glory.

كرام صل و سلم علي النب يا ذالالل و الي و المام الد

O Majestic and Benevolent! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, guide and counsel.

يا مقسط صل و سلم علي النب المصلح

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O Equitable! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, single reformer of the unwieldy world.

يا جامع صل و سلم علي النب الاضع O Assembler! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, meek and resigned in prostration.

علي النب السخي يا غن صل و سلم O Independent! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, open handed and bountiful.

صل و سلم علي النب المهدي يا مغن O Enricher! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, shepherding towards truth.

يا مانع صل و سلم علي النب الشارع O Hinderer! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, the instructor of Law.

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يا ضار صل و سلم علي النب الكاف O Causer of Distress and Sorrow! Shower Peace and

Blessings upon the Prophet, sufficient for his people.

يا نافع صل و سلم علي النب الصالح O Benefactor! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, mentor of virtue.

يا ن ور صل و سلم علي النب الروح O Light! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, soul of piety and truth.

يا ىادي صل و سلم علي النب الشاف O Guide! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, man of remedy.

يا بديع صل و سلم علي النب البهي O Originator! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, ray of light.

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يا باقي صل و سلم علي النب الماحي O Eternal! Shower Peace and Blessings upon the

Prophet, abolisher of wrong and evil.

الب يا وارث صل و سلم علي النب الغ O Inheritor! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, the supreme and dominant.

يا رشيد صل و سلم علي النب النجيد O Guider Towards Virtue! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, aide in austerity.

و سلم علي النب الشكور يا صب ور صل O Forbearing! Shower Peace and Blessings

upon the Prophet, realm of gratitude.

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و آخر دعونا ان المد للو رب العالمي و الصلوة و السالم علي سيد المرسلي و علي

اصحابو آلو و And our last call is that all praise be to the

Lord of the worlds and peace and blessings be upon the

Master of the Messengers, his descendants and his

companions.