Reading Durood-o-Salam (Salawat) after Asr prayer on Jumu’ah (Friday) is a highly recommended act of worship with immense virtues, including forgiveness of sins, elevation of spiritual rank, and earning the intercession of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). A specific and virtuous practice is to recite a particular Durood 80 times after Asr, which is said to bring rewards equivalent to 80 years of worship and forgiveness.
Benefits of reciting Durood on Friday (Jumu’ah):
Increased Reward: The Prophet (PBUH) emphasized the importance of reciting Durood abundantly on Friday, as it is presented to him.
Forgiveness of Sins: Allah grants blessings and forgiveness for every single Durood recited.
Elevation of Ranks: One’s spiritual status is raised in the eyes of Allah for each Durood sent upon the Prophet (PBUH).
Mercy of Allah: It brings the mercy of Allah upon the reciter.
Prophet’s Intercession: Reciting Durood on Friday can earn the intercession of the Prophet (PBUH) on the Day of Judgment.
Specific Practice for Friday After Asr:
Durood e Juma:
A widely recognized practice is to recite a specific Durood, often the “Durood e Juma,” 80 times after the Asr prayer on Friday, before getting up from one’s place.
80 Years of Reward:
This specific recitation is said to yield blessings equivalent to 80 years of worship and the forgiveness of 80 years of sins.
How to Recite Durood:
Durood e Ibrahim:
A common and comprehensive Durood to recite is the Durood-e-Ibrahim, which is recited in prayers.
Meaning:
The general meaning of Durood is to invoke Allah’s blessings and peace upon the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Why it’s Special on Friday:
The day of Friday has a unique significance in Islam, and acts of worship performed on this day, especially the abundant recitation of Salawat (Durood), carry greater spiritual weight.What makes this wording special
The phrase “an-nabiyyil-ummiyy” highlights the Prophet ﷺ’s unique quality: he did not read or write, yet he received perfect divine knowledge directly from Allah.
This exact formula is preserved in Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim.
Virtues of reciting this Salawat
- Tenfold mercy – Whoever sends one Salawat, Allah grants him ten mercies.
- Elevation in ranks – With each Salawat, Allah raises the person ten degrees.
- Sins forgiven – Ten mistakes are erased for each recitation.
- Closeness to the Prophet ﷺ – The closest to him on the Day of Judgment will be those who sent the most Salawat.
- Acceptance of du‘a – Supplications surrounded by Salawat at the beginning and end are more likely to be accepted.
On Friday in particular
The Prophet ﷺ urged believers to increase Salawat on Fridays.
After Asr until Maghrib, it coincides with the likely hour of acceptance—a moment when prayers are most readily answered.