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that contradict the Shariah . All ah � grant us the strength to remain on the straight path always, Ameen! EXCELLENCE AND MASAAIL OF DUROOD SHAREEF The Holy Quraan states, . L: " ' - , ) "Undoubtedly Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet, the Communicator of unseen news, 0 you who believe! Send upon him blessings and salute h im fully well in abundance." (Surah Ahzaab, Verse 56) il G" ' � ·· .JI · -d o ) , ; ) , , ) , , - Durood Shareef is a form of respect for the Holy Prophet ft.. The Ulema exp laining, "A llahumma Salle- A laa- Sayyidunaa Muhammed", state that it means, "0 Allah ! Grant Muhammad prestige, Barkat. elevate his name, shower him with Your mercy, give his deen andShariahprominence in the world. accept his Shafaat in the Aakhirat andgrant him the rankofMaqaame-Mahmood." The Hukm of this Ayat is absolute with no specification of time and place and no condition is exempted from this order. Durood can be read at all times. Muslims are advised not to fal l prey to the deception ofWahabies etc who at every turn and instance slander the Holy Prophet £1f1. and wish to stop his Durood being recited. There are many excellence and merits in recitingDurood Shareef. RassooIlalah $ has said, "The person who recites Durood upon me becomes purified from Nifaaq (hyprocisy) just as how clothes are cleaned by water." In another narration he states, "The individual who recites, Sallalahu Alaa (Sayyidina) Muhammed, opens 70 doors of 230