Arabic Text & English Translation
Durood-e-Hazarah: Arabic Text, Transliteration and English Translation
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Durood-e-Hazarah, also written as Durood e Hazara or Darood e Hazara, is a short prayer asking Allah to send blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his family.
Below, you can read Durood-e-Hazarah in Arabic, follow its English transliteration, and understand its meaning through an English translation.
Durood-e-Hazarah Arabic Text
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ بِعَدَدِ كُلِّ ذَرَّةٍ مِائَةَ أَلْفِ أَلْفِ مَرَّةٍ وَبَارِكْ وَسَلِّمْ
Durood-e-Hazarah Transliteration
Allāhumma ṣalli ʿalā Muḥammadin wa ʿalā āli Muḥammadin, biʿadadi kulli dharratin mi’ata alfi alfi marratin, wa bārik wa sallim.
Simple reading guide:
Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin, bi ‘adadi kulli dharratin mi’ata alfi alfi marratin, wa baarik wa sallim.
Transliteration provides a reading aid, but some Arabic sounds do not have exact English equivalents. If you are learning the words, listening to a careful recitation or asking a qualified teacher can help with pronunciation.
Durood-e-Hazarah English Translation
“O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad and upon the family of Muhammad, one hundred million times for every particle, and grant blessings and peace.”
The expression “mi’ata alfi alfi” means one hundred million. The wording expresses a request for an immense abundance of blessings upon the Prophet ﷺ and his family.
Understanding the Meaning
Durood-e-Hazarah brings together three requests: sending blessings upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, invoking blessings upon his family, and asking for peace.
The phrase “biʿadadi kulli dharratin” means “according to the number of every particle.” Together with the words that follow, it conveys the vastness of the blessings being requested.
Reading the translation alongside the Arabic can help readers reflect on the prayer rather than simply repeat its sounds.
Reciting Durood-e-Hazarah
To become familiar with the wording:
- Read the Arabic text slowly.
- Use the transliteration to support your reading.
- Review the English translation to understand the meaning.
- Check any unfamiliar pronunciation with a knowledgeable teacher.
This guide does not prescribe a particular number of repetitions or a specific time for recitation.
Benefits and Source Notes
The central purpose of this prayer is to invoke blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his family.
Readers may encounter accounts online describing particular rewards, recitation counts, or outcomes associated with Durood-e-Hazarah. Such claims require their own reliable references. They should not automatically be presented as authenticated hadith or guaranteed results.
Likewise, the devotional name of a prayer does not by itself establish its historical origin or a specific reward for reciting it. When sharing religious content, distinguish the wording and meaning of the prayer from claims about its merits.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Durood-e-Hazarah?
Durood-e-Hazarah is a short prayer asking Allah to send abundant blessings and peace upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and his family.
Are Durood e Hazara and Durood-e-Hazarah the same?
These are alternative English spellings of the name درود ہزارہ. “Darood” is another spelling readers may encounter.
What does “biʿadadi kulli dharratin” mean?
It means “according to the number of every particle.” It forms part of the prayer’s expression of abundant blessings.
Can I use the English transliteration to learn it?
Transliteration can help you become familiar with the words. For accurate pronunciation, use it alongside the Arabic text and guidance from a competent Arabic reader.
Is there a fixed recitation count?
This article does not establish a fixed count. Any claim that a particular number brings a specific religious reward should be supported by a reliable reference.
