Allah Ta’ala has placed two phases in our life, day and night. Some of these have specially blessed the days and nights. If you do it properly and read Durood, you will get success in this world and hereafter. One such night is Thursday night i.e. the night before Friday. The time from sunset on Thursday to dawn on Friday is very blessed. Many virtues, blessings and benefits of this night have been described in the hadith.
On Thursday night, the servant’s deeds are presented before Allah
On this night the deeds of the whole week are presented before Allah. That is why the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast on Thursday. In this regard, the Prophet, may God bless him and grant him peace, said:
On Thursdays and Mondays the deeds of the servant are presented before Allah Ta’ala, so I wish that I should be in a state of fasting while presenting my deeds. -Sunan Nasa’i, 2358
Forgiveness at Thursday night
The greatest virtue of fasting on this day is that Allah forgives sins through it. Abu Huraira RA. Narrated from, he said, The Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. The Prophet was asked:
Messenger of God! You (seriously) fast on Mondays and Thursdays! (What is the reason for this?). Prophet said-
Allah forgives all Muslims on Monday and Thursday. But except for those two people, who rejected each other. Allah says about them, ‘Leave them in their condition until they are reconciled.’ -Sunan Ibn Majah, 1740
Muslims who quarrel with each other and are angry with others will not be forgiven on this night either. Similarly one who breaks ties with relatives will not be forgiven on this night. This is why the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) forbade a Muslim to be angry with another Muslim for more than three days. -(Bukhari, Hadith: 6056; Muslim 2559).
Thursday night durood reading
Anas Ra. Narrated from, the Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, “Send blessings upon me on the day and night of Friday, whoever blesses me once, Allah will shower mercy on him 10 times.” – Al-Bayhaqi, 620.
Narrated by Anas Ibn Malek (RA). He said, The Messenger of Allah, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, “Whoever prays on me on the day and night of Friday, Allah will fulfill his 100 needs.” Of these, 70 are in the Hereafter and 30 in this world.- (Al-Bayhaqi, 276)
Durood has many virtues, benefits and rewards, the most important of which is that Allah’s mercy is showered upon the one who recites Durood and it carries a sign of love for the Messenger of Allah, may peace be upon him.
Prayers are accepted on Thursday night
Narrated by Abdullah Ibn Umar (RA), there are five nights in which prayers are not returned. 1) Friday night. 2) The first night of Rajab. 3) Shab-e-Barat (the night of the fifteenth of Sha’ban). 5) Night of Eid (Eidul Fitr and Eidul Adha). – (Bayhaqi, Virtues of Eid, 149)
In a long hadith narrated by Hazrat Ibn Abbas, the Messenger of God, may God bless him and grant him peace, said, ‘O Ali! Dare to get up in the last third of the Friday night, for it is an important time and prayers are accepted in it.- (Mustadrak Alas Sahihain, 1190)
FAQs
Why especially on Thursday night?
Thursday night carries significance in Islamic tradition, as it is a special night when prayers are readily accepted. Reciting Durood on this night is especially virtuous.
What is the benefit of reading Durood on Thursday night?
Reciting Durood on Thursday night brings abundant blessings, spiritual benefits and forgiveness from Allah. It strengthens one’s connection with the Prophet (PBUH) and increases spiritual intimacy with Allah.
How to recite Durood on Thursday night?
There are different types of Durood that can be recited, such as Durood Ibrahim or Durood Tunajjina. You can choose any authentic form of Durood. You can read it with sincerity and devotion. The more you recite, the more reward you will get.
Is there a fixed time to recite Durood on Thursday night?
It is recommended to recite Durood on Thursday night after Maghrib (sunset) prayer until the time of Isha (night) prayer. However, it has no fixed time and Durood can be recited at any time of the night.
Can I recite Durood on other days?
Yes, you can recite Durood any day and any time. Reciting Darood on the Prophet (PBUH) regularly is a highly encouraged practice in Islam.
Is there any specific manner of reading Durood?
No, there is no specific etiquette for reading Durood. But while reciting Durood, it is better to be clean. In addition, it is important to recite with sincerity and concentration, reflecting the significance of supplicating upon the Prophet (peace be upon him).
