Virtues and rewards
Benefits of Darood E Taj
درود تاج کی فضیلت
The virtues of Darood E Taj and of sending Salawat on the Prophet ﷺ, each with its hadith source: reward, closeness on the Day of Judgment, Fridays, and dua.
By the Darood E Taj project · Checked against printed sources · Last reviewed
Darood E Taj is an extended form of Salawat, and the reward attached to it comes from the Quranic command to send blessings on the Prophet ﷺ and from the hadith that explain what that act brings. This page lists the virtues most often cited, with the source for each, so you can check them yourself.
The numbers of recitations that some people attach to particular needs are personal or traditional practice, not a ruling, and nobody should treat them as guaranteed. What is firmly established is the value of Salawat itself, of regularity, and of opening and closing your dua with it.
Darood Taj ki Fazilat: the virtues, with sourcesدرود تاج کی فضیلت
Derived from the Text
Protection from Calamity and Hardship
The Durood names the Prophet ﷺ as the repeller of calamity, plague, drought, illness, and pain. The Arabic words are: dafi'il bala'i wal waba'i wal qahti wal maradi wal alami. Reciting it is a heartfelt appeal for his intercession, by Allah's leave, in those moments.
Sahih Muslim 384
Ten Blessings Returned for Every One
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever sends one Salawat upon me, Allah sends ten blessings upon him, erases ten of his sins, and raises him ten degrees." Darood E Taj, as an extended Salawat, is one way of seeking this reward.
Tirmidhi 484
Nearness to the Prophet ﷺ on the Day of Judgment
"The closest of people to me on the Day of Judgment will be those who sent the most Salawat upon me." Daily recitation of Darood E Taj is one of the most direct practices toward his companionship on that day.
Sunan al-Darimi
Forgiveness of Sins and Relief from Worry
The Prophet ﷺ said: "Whoever sends Salawat upon me constantly, Allah will forgive his sins and relieve his worries and anxieties." That promise is the foundation of the reading habit this page is built around.
Sunan Abi Dawud 1047
Special Virtue on Fridays
"Send more Salawat upon me on Fridays, for your Salawat is presented to me." Friday is the most auspicious day for Darood E Taj. Many Muslims who read it daily give the Friday recitation particular attention.
Tirmidhi 486
Duas Are Accepted After Salawat
Scholars across the legal schools recommend beginning and ending your personal duas with Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ, because a dua is held back until Salawat is sent. Opening and closing your duas with Darood E Taj follows this classical guidance.
Darood E Taj and Darood Ibrahim
| Aspect | Darood E Taj | Darood Ibrahim |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | An extended Salawat composed by scholars | The Salawat taught by the Prophet ﷺ |
| Length | Twelve verses | Two short lines |
| Where it is recited | Daily devotion, after prayer, on Fridays | In the final sitting (Tashahhud) of every prayer |
| Its ruling | Voluntary | Described differently by the legal schools |
| Main focus | The titles, character and station of the Prophet ﷺ | Asking Allah to bless Muhammad ﷺ as He blessed Ibrahim |
How to read it
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Make your intention
Sit in a clean place facing the Qibla if you can and make the intention to send blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ. The intention does not need to be spoken aloud. The orientation of the heart is what counts.
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Begin with Bismillah
Recite Bismillahir Rahmanir Raheem. This is how Darood E Taj traditionally opens and how most acts of worship begin in Islamic practice.
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Read the Arabic or the transliteration
If you read Arabic, recite the original text. If not, the Roman transliteration on this page gives you the pronunciation. The act of sending Salawat is what matters, and over time it is worth learning the Arabic itself.
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Read the meaning alongside
Open the Urdu, English, Hindi or Telugu translation as you read. Knowing what the words mean changes how they land.
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Make dua afterward
When you finish, make your personal duas. Scholars recommend surrounding every dua with Salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ.
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Keep a count and build the habit
Use the reading tracker on this page to record each reading. Once a day is enough. The people who keep returning to this page are the ones who made it a small, fixed part of their day.
Questions about benefits
Is there a wazifa of Darood E Taj for needs (hajat)?
Many people read Darood E Taj a set number of times with a particular need in mind, and such counts are passed down as personal or traditional practice. They are not a ruling from the Quran or an authentic hadith, so no number should be treated as obligatory or guaranteed. What is well established is the reward of sending Salawat and making dua afterwards. If you want guidance for a specific situation, ask a scholar you trust.
Can I read Darood E Taj 3, 7, 11 or 41 times?
Yes. Counts such as 3, 7, 11 or 41 are traditional personal practice rather than a requirement, so choose a number you can keep up. Reading it 11 times after a prayer is common. Consistency matters more than the number, and the reading tracker on this page can keep the count for you.
How many times should I read Darood E Taj?
There is no fixed number prescribed in Islamic texts specifically for Darood E Taj. Many scholars recommend reading it at least once daily, preferably after Fajr prayer or after any obligatory Salah. Some people read it 3, 7, 11, or 41 times for specific intentions. Consistency matters more than quantity. The reading tracker on this page helps you build and maintain a daily habit.
What is the best time to read Darood E Taj?
Friday (Jumu'ah) is considered the best day for abundant Salawat based on the hadith: 'Send more Salawat upon me on Fridays.' (Abu Dawud). Daily recitation after Fajr is the most common practice. Some scholars recommend reading it after every obligatory prayer. The key is regularity rather than a specific fixed time.
What is the difference between Darood E Taj and Darood Ibrahim?
Darood Ibrahim is the Salawat taught by the Prophet ﷺ and recited in the final sitting (Tashahhud) of every prayer. It is short, and the legal schools describe its ruling in the prayer differently. Darood E Taj is a voluntary, extended Salawat composed by scholars that covers the attributes and spiritual station of the Prophet ﷺ in much greater depth. Both carry great reward, and many Muslims recite Darood E Taj in addition to their regular prayers.