صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ” Darood Sharif Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam Meaning (2026).How to Send darood on Prophet Muhammad

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Updated 2026 — now includes complete Darood Ibrahim Arabic text, ﷺ symbol copy paste, how to write Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam in Arabic, word-by-word breakdown, PBUH vs SAWS comparison, how to type ﷺ on any device, Sallallahu Ala Muhammad nasheed, and Urdu Darood Sharif.

Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam in Arabic — Copy and Paste

Are you looking for Darood Sharif text? Here is Darood Sharif in Arabic and its word by word meaning along with virtues of reading Darood sharif and how you can increase in sending salawat on Prophet Muhammad صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ” sallallahu alayhi wa sallam” All formats below are ready to copy. Tap and hold on mobile, or click and press Ctrl+C on desktop.

صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ sallallahu alayhi wa sallam

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صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ
Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam
With full harakat — for learning, articles, and formal writing
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صلى الله عليه وسلم
Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam
Without harakat — for WhatsApp, captions, and everyday messages
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ﷺ
Unicode symbol ﷺ — single character, works on all modern devices
Unicode: U+FDFA — This is a single character, not a combination of letters
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مُحَمَّدٌ ﷺ
Muhammad ﷺ
The Prophet's name with the salawat symbol — most complete form
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اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ
Allahumma salli ala Muhammad
Short salawat — "O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad"
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Unicode Character U+FDFA — Arabic Ligature Sallallahou Alayhe Wasallam

The ﷺ symbol is a single Unicode character (U+FDFA) that represents the complete phrase صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ in a ligature form. It was encoded into Unicode specifically because Muslims write this phrase so frequently that a single-character shortcut was warranted. It is not an image — it is a text character that renders on all modern devices

How to type ﷺ on iPhone / iPad

There are two methods. The easiest: copy the symbol from this page and save it as a text replacement shortcut. Go to Settings → General → Keyboard → Text Replacement→ tap the + button → paste ﷺ in the Phrase field → type pbuh or saw in the Shortcut field → Save. From then on, every time you type pbuh your keyboard will auto-replace it with ﷺ.

Alternatively, install the Arabic keyboard (Settings → General → Keyboard → Add New Keyboard → Arabic) and type the Unicode value directly in Arabic input mode.

How to type ﷺ on Android

Open Gboard (Google Keyboard) → long press the language/globe icon → Language Settings → add Arabic. Switch to Arabic keyboard, then long-press the ص key — in many Android versions the ﷺ ligature appears as a secondary character. If it does not, use the copy method: copy ﷺ from this page → go to Gboard Settings → Dictionary → Personal Dictionary → add ﷺ with a shortcut like pbuh.

How to type ﷺ on Windows

Method 1 — Unicode Input

In any text field, type the Unicode code point then press Alt+X:FDFA then press Alt+X

Method 2 — Character Map

Start → search “Character Map” → tick “Advanced view” → search for FDFA → copy the character.Win key → Character Map → FDFA

Method 3 — AutoCorrect in Word

File → Options → Proofing → AutoCorrect Options → add ﷺ as a replacement for (pbuh)or (saw).File → Options → AutoCorrect

Method 4 — Copy from here

The simplest method — just copy ﷺ from this page and paste wherever you need it.ﷺ ← copy this character

How to type ﷺ on Mac

Go to System Preferences → Keyboard → Input Sources → add Arabic keyboard. Switch to Arabic input, then use the Unicode Hex Input method: hold Option and type FDFA. Alternatively, use the Emoji and Symbols viewer (Edit menu → Emoji & Symbols → search “salallahu”) to find and insert the character.

For websites and articles: Always use the text character ﷺ rather than an image. The text character is indexed by Google, searchable, copyable by readers, and loads faster than an image. It also scales perfectly at any font size.

Darood sharif text-Common transliterations and abbreviations used for صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ” sallallahu alayhi wa sallam:

• Sallallahu alaihi wasallam
• salla allahu alayhi wasallam
• salla llahu alayhi wa-sallam
• SAW (Sallallahu alaihi wasallam)
• SAAW
• SAWS
• PBUH (peace be upon him)
• ﷺ

There are differences of opinion among scholars as to whether abbreviations such as “SAWS” can be used in writing, or if the phrase should always be spelled out entirely. And Allah knows best.

The short form Arabic symbol is ﷺ

Also read : Full Darood Sharif in Arabic and English

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Virtue of darood Sharif: 5 Reason to Send darood on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

1. Reading darood pak is a Command of Allah

By sending Darood on Prophet Muhammad sallalahu alaihe wa sallam, we carry out the command of Allah.

Allah SWT says in the Quran:

إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا

“Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.” (Surah Al-Ahzab, 33:56)

According to the tafsir of this verse, Muslims are here commanded to do two things: “Salloo ‘alayhi” which means love the Prophet (ﷺ), praise him and pray for mercy for him, and “sallimoo tasleemaa” which means to pray for his well-bein and security as well as to put our heart and mind at task of obeying him faithfully and sincerely.

2. Allah send Darood pak upon the person who send darood on Prophet Muhammad ﷺ

Hadhrat Abu Hurayrah τ reports that Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who confers Durood upon me once, Allaah will confer Durood upon him ten times.”

Whereas even a single Durood and mercy from Allaah is sufficient for all of the world, yet Allaah sends ten mercies to the person who conveys a single Durood upon Rasulullaah ﷺ. What greater rewards can
one hope for? How fortunate then are those pious predecessors whose routine it was to recite Durood 125000 times daily.Allaama Sakhaawi has narrated from Hadhrat Aamir bin Rabee’ah τ that Rasulullaah ρ said, “The person who confers Durood upon me once, Allaah will confer Durood upon him ten times. Those who therefore wish to do less may do so, and those who wish to do more, may also do so.”

A similar narration is narrated by Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ, with the addition that Allaah and His angels will confer Durood upon the person ten times. Allaama Sakhaawi has narrated several similar narration from various Sahabah ψ .He adds that just as Allaah has included the name of Rasulullaah ρ with His own name in the Kalimah and just as Allaah has stated that obedience and love for Rasulullaah ρ entails love and obedience to Allaah, so too has Allaah combined Durood for Rasulullaah ρ with His Durood.

Therefore, just as Allaah says, “Remember Me and I shall remember you”, so too does He says, “Confer Durood upon Rasulullaah ρ once and I will confer Durood upon you ten times.”

A narration in Targheeb from Hadhrat Abdullaah bin Amr τ states that if a person confers Durood upon Rasulullaah ρ once, Allaah and His angels will confer Durood upon him seventy times.

Ulema have stated that whenever narrations differ in stipulating rewards (such as these Ahadeeth specifying ten and then seventy times), the higher figure will be deemed to have come afterwards because of the grace and favours that Allaah bestows upon the Ummah of Rasulullaah ρ. The promise of ten mercies was therefore the initial promise of rewards, which was later increased to seventy.

Other Ulema have stated that the difference in rewards varies according to the differences in people, circumstances and times. This difference has also been cited in the variation of rewards for performing salaah in Jamaa’ah, which is between 25 times to 27 times the reward. Mulla Ali Qaari is of the opinion that the reward of seventy mercies is specific for the day of Jumu’ah, because of a Hadith stating that the rewards of deeds are multiplies seventy times on the day of Jumu’ah.

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3. sins are erased by virtue of Darood

Anas Ibn Malik reported that the Prophet of Allah (ﷺ) said: “Whoever sends blessings upon me once, Allah… will erase ten sins from him, and will raise him ten degrees in status.” (An-Nasa’i Sahih)

4. It will bring us closer to the Prophet (ﷺ)on day of Resurrection :

Abdullah ibn Masood narrated that Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) said: “The closest of people to me on the Day of Resurrection will be those who sent the most blessings upon me.” (At-Tirmidhi)

5. Those who does not send darood on Prophet is considered stingy

`Ali bin Abi Talib narrated that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: “The stingy person is the one before whom I am mentioned, and he does not send Salat upon me.” (At-Tirmidhi)

When to recite Darood Sharif صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ sallallahu alayhi wa sallam

Sheikh Muhammad zakariyya in his book fazail darood shareef says,

Ulema have also clearly stated that it is Mustahab to recite Durood onthe following occasions:

• During the day on Fridays
• During the night on Fridays
• On Saturdays, Sundays and Thursdays
• Every morning and evening
• When entering a Masjid
• When leaving a Masjid
• When visiting the blessed grave of Rasulullaah ﷺ
• When walking on Mounts Safa and Marwah during Hajj
• During the Friday and other Khutbahs
• When replying to the Adhaan
• When reciting the Takbeer
• At the beginning of a du’aa
• During the du’aa
• At the end of a du’aa
• After the Du’aa Qunoot
• After reciting the Talbiya
• When joining a gathering
• When dispersing from a gathering
• When making wudhu
• When experiencing earache
• When something has been misplaced
• Upon commencing a sermon
• When propagating the Deen
• When commencing and completing the reiteration of Ahadeeth
• When asking for a Fatwa
• When issuing a Fatwa
• When writing a book or booklet

• When learning
• When teaching
• When proposing for marriage
• When getting married
• When conducting the marriage of another person
• When commencing important tasks
• After saying or hearing the name of Rasulullaah ﷺ

When not to recite Darood Sharif صَلَّى ٱللَّٰهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ sallallahu alayhi wa sallam

It is Makrooh to recite Durood on the following occasions:

• When engaging in sexual relations
• When relieving oneself
• When advertising an item for sale
• When falling down
• When slaughtering an animal
• When sneezing
• When the name of Rasulullaah ﷺ is mentioned whilst one is reciting the Qur’aan, then Durood should not be recited

Reference used : Fazail Darood sharif by Muhammad Zakariyya ( amazon link)

What Does Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam Mean?

Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ) means “May Allah send His blessings upon him and grant him peace.” It is the salutation Muslims say after mentioning the name of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

This phrase is not simply a mark of respect — it is an act of worship commanded directly by Allah in the Quran. Allah says:

إِنَّ اللَّهَ وَمَلَائِكَتَهُ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى النَّبِيِّ ۚ يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا صَلُّوا عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا تَسْلِيمًا“Indeed, Allah confers blessing upon the Prophet, and His angels [ask Him to do so]. O you who have believed, ask [Allah to confer] blessing upon him and ask [Allah to grant him] peace.”— Surah Al-Ahzab 33:56

This verse establishes something remarkable: Allah Himself and all of His angels send salawat upon the Prophet ﷺ constantly — and then Allah commands the believers to do the same. When a Muslim says Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam, they are joining in an act that Allah and the angels are always performing.

Word-by-Word Breakdown — Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam

So the complete meaning is: “Allah sent His blessings upon him (the Prophet ﷺ) and granted him peace.” When a Muslim recites this, they are not just wishing for blessings — they are affirming and asking Allah to continue doing what He already does, and in return Allah blesses the person reciting it ten times.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Whoever sends salawat upon me once, Allah will send ten blessings upon him.”— Sahih Muslim 408

PBUH vs SAWS vs SAW vs ﷺ — Full Comparison

Muslims use many different abbreviations and symbols when writing about the Prophet ﷺ. Here is what each one means, where it came from, and what scholars say about it:

Best practice for writing: Use ﷺ — it is the full phrase in a single character, works in all languages, requires no translation, and is recognised across the entire Muslim world. If writing in English text and ﷺ is not available, write Sallallahu Alayhi Wa Sallam or peace and blessings of Allah be upon him in full rather than abbreviating to a single letter.

Darood Ibrahim — Full Arabic Text, Transliteration & Meaning

Darood Ibrahim is the specific form of salawat that the Prophet ﷺ himself taught us to recite in our prayers (salah). It is recited in the last sitting (qa’dah) of every prayer, and it is the most authentic and frequently recited form of Darood in existence. The Prophet ﷺ was asked by the Companions how they should send salawat upon him, and this is what he taught them:

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ،
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ،
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ.
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ،
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ،
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ.

Darood Ibrahim — full Arabic text with harakat☞ Copy this text for salah, messages, and articles

Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin,
kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahima wa ‘ala aali Ibrahima,
innaka Hameedun Majeed.
Allahumma barik ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin,
kama barakta ‘ala Ibrahima wa ‘ala aali Ibrahima,
innaka Hameedun Majeed.☞ Copy transliteration

Darood Ibrahim — Word by Word Meaning

Ka’b ibn ‘Ujrah reported: We said, “O Messenger of Allah, we know how to greet you with salaam, but how should we invoke blessings upon you?” He said: “Say: Allahumma salli ‘ala Muhammadin wa ‘ala aali Muhammadin kama sallayta ‘ala Ibrahima wa ‘ala aali Ibrahima innaka Hameedun Majeed…”— Sahih al-Bukhari 3370, Sahih Muslim 406

Darood Sharif vs Darood Ibrahim — What is the Difference?

Think of it this way: all Darood Ibrahim is Darood Sharif, but not all Darood Sharif is Darood Ibrahim. Darood Ibrahim is the one the Prophet ﷺ himself prescribed — so whenever you are in doubt about which form to recite, Darood Ibrahim is always the correct choice.

Sallallahu Ala Muhammad — Arabic Text & Transliteration

Sallallahu Ala Muhammad (صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَى مُحَمَّد) is one of the most beloved salawat phrases in the Muslim world, widely known through the famous nasheed that has become a global Islamic anthem. Here is the most commonly recited version:

The extended salawat verse — Sallallahu Ala Nabi

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ وَسَلِّمْ وَبَارِكْ عَلَى سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍAllahumma salli wa sallim wa barik ‘ala sayyidina Muhammad“O Allah, send Your prayers, peace, and blessings upon our master Muhammad”☞ Copy this extended salawat

Frequently Asked Questions

🇵🇰 اردو — URDU SECTION

درود شریف — اردو میں مکمل رہنمائی

درود شریف وہ مبارک کلمات ہیں جن کے ذریعے ہم نبی کریم ﷺ پر سلام اور درود بھیجتے ہیں۔ اللہ تعالیٰ نے قرآن پاک میں حکم دیا ہے: “اے ایمان والو! تم بھی نبی پر درود بھیجو اور خوب سلام بھیجو۔” (سورۃ الاحزاب: 56)

درود ابراہیم — اردو ترجمے کے ساتھ

اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ،
كَمَا صَلَّيْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ،
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ،
اللَّهُمَّ بَارِكْ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَى آلِ مُحَمَّدٍ،
كَمَا بَارَكْتَ عَلَى إِبْرَاهِيمَ وَعَلَى آلِ إِبْرَاهِيمَ،
إِنَّكَ حَمِيدٌ مَجِيدٌ☞ متن کاپی کریں

درود ابراہیم کا اردو ترجمہ

صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم — معنی اور فضیلت

صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ کا اردو مطلب ہے: “اللہ ان پر رحمت اور سلامتی نازل فرمائے۔”

نبی کریم ﷺ نے فرمایا: “جو شخص مجھ پر ایک بار درود پڑھے، اللہ تعالیٰ اس پر دس رحمتیں نازل فرماتا ہے۔” (صحیح مسلم: 408)

درود شریف کب پڑھیں؟

• نماز کے آخری قعدے میں — درود ابراہیم پڑھنا لازمی ہے
• جب بھی نبی کریم ﷺ کا نام سنیں یا پڑھیں
• جمعے کے دن کثرت سے درود پڑھیں (سنن ابی داؤد: 1047)
• دعا کے شروع اور آخر میں
• اذان کے بعد
• مسجد میں داخل ہوتے اور نکلتے وقت

ﷺ کا نشان — کاپی کریں

یہ ایک واحد یونیکوڈ کریکٹر ہے جو پورے جملے کو ایک علامت میں ظاہر کرتا ہے:

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