Shabaan is the month of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)

The verse of Durud was revealed in this month and the command for Durud was given to us, so for this reason we are asked to send a lot of Durud on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) in this month.  As given in Ghunya Lit Talibi Tariqil Haqqi, Vol. 1, Pg No: 188:


Translation: This is the month in which the doors of good are opened, blessings descend, sins are forgiven and wiped out and lots and lots of Durud is sent to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam), who is the best of all creation and this month is the distinctive month to send Durud and Salam on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).


Hadhrat Shaykh Ul Islam A’arif Billah Imam Muhammad Anwarullah Farooqui (May Allah sanctify his soul), the founder of Jamia Nizamia writes on the authority of “Fuyuzaate Rabbaniya Sharh Adhkar Nawaviya":


Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad bin Ali (May Allah shower His mercy on him) relates on the authority of Hafidh Abu Dharr Haravi that the commandment for Durud was revealed in 2 Hijri and some (scholars) say that it was in the month of Sha’abaan.  That’s why the month of Sha’abaan is called “Shahrus Salaah” (the month of Durud and Salam) (Anwar-e-Ahmadi Pg No: 61)

Allah Ta'ala has ordered the believers to send Durud on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  It is given in the Holy Quran:

 

Surely Allah and (all) His angels invoke blessings and greetings on the Holy Prophet [blessings and peace be upon him]. O Believers! You (also) send blessings on him and salute him with a worthy salutation of peace abundantly (and fervently).  Surah Ahzaab (33:56)

 

The Hadith give glad tidings to those who present Salaam to the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:

 

Translation of Hadith: Jibraeel (May peace be upon him) met me and said:  I give you glad tidings that Allah Ta'ala says:  Whoever presents Salaam to you, I will send Salaam on that person and whoever sends Durud on you, I will send down mercy on him.  (Mustadrak 'Alas Sahihain, Hadith No. 770; Musnad Imam Ahmad Bin Hambal, Hadith No. 1574; Ash Shifa Bi Ta’areefi Huquqil Mustafa, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 75)

 

It is given in Mustadrak 'Alas Sahihain:

 
Translation of Hadith: It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abu Talha Ansari (May Allah Ta'ala be well pleased with him), who narrates on the authority of his father that one day the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) came to us and happiness was evident from His blessed face.  We told:  O Prophet of Allah (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  We see signs of happiness on your face.  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  The reason is that just now an angel came to me and said:  O Personification of Praise (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam)!  Indeed your Lord says: Are you not happy with this that when any of your followers (Ummati) sends Durud on you, I will send mercy on him 10 times and if anyone sends Salaam to you, I will send Salaam on him 10 times.  The Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said:  Yes!  I am happy.  (Mustadrak 'Alas Sahihain, Hadith No. 3534; Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaiba, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 398; Sunan Kubra, Hadith No. 9888)

 

In M’ojam Kabeer of Imam Tabarani, the following words are added:

 

Translation of Hadith: If any of your followers sends Durud on you, I will send mercy on him 10 times, my angels will pray for his forgiveness and if anyone sends Salaam on you, then Me and My angels send Salaam on him 10 times.

 

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Mas’ud:

 

Translation of Hadith: Indeed!  There are some angels of Allah Ta'ala who roam the earth, who bring the Salaam of my Ummah to me.  (Musnad Imam Ahmad Bin Hambal, Hadith No. 3484; Sunan Nasai, Hadith No. 1265; Mustadrak 'Alas Sahihain, Hadith No. 3535; Kitab Ush Shifa, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 79)

 

It is mentioned in another Hadith:

 

Translation of Hadith: It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Ibn Wahb (May Allah Ta'ala be well pleased with him) that the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) said: Whoever sends Salaam unto me has as if freed a slave.  (Kitab Ush Shifa, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 77)

 

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (May Allah Ta'ala be well pleased with him) that reciting Durud on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is more effective in wiping out sins than cold water is for dousing fire and sending Salaam on Him is better than freeing slaves.  (Kitab Ush Shifa, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 77)

 

It has been narrated on the authority of Hadhrat Abdullah Bin Umar (May Allah Ta'ala be well pleased with them):

 

Translation of Hadith: You send Durud profusely on the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) on Friday, as every Friday it is presented before Him on your behalf.  (Kitab Ush Shifa, Vol. 2, Pg. No. 79)

 

The Fuqaha (Experts of Islamic Law) have clarified that reciting Durood once in the whole lifetime is Fardh and reciting it in the assembly where the blessed name of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) is mentioned is Wajib.  Apart from this, reciting Durood and Salaam on other occasions, as per convenience, is Mustahab (Commendable).  There is much excellence in reciting Durood and Salaam and there are innumerable rewards and benefits in reciting it.
 

To remove the rust of the hearts and to seek purification from the sins, prayers should be made to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) using the Wasila of the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam).  As Ghawth ul A’adham (May Allah be well pleased with him) says in Ghunya Lit Talibi Tariqil Haqqi Vol. 1, Pg No: 188:


Translation: Every sane Momin should take care not be careless and heedless in the month of Sha'abaan, instead should repent from past carelessness and sins in this month to be purified of sins and become ready to welcome Ramadhan Ul Mubarak; cry before Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) in this month and use the Wasila of Him whose month is Sha’abaan, the Holy Prophet (Sallallahu alaihi wa sallam) and pray to Allah (Subhanahu wa Ta’ala) until the corruption of heart goes away and the disease of the Batin (interior) is cured.