Friday (Yawm-ul-Jumu'ah) is the crown of the week in Islam. On this sacred day, spiritual rewards are multiplied, divine mercy descends abundantly, and supplications (Duas) are granted special acceptance before the throne of Allah Almighty.
Among the greatest acts of worship to perform on Friday is sending abundant blessings (Salawat / Durood Shareef) upon the Beloved Prophet Muhammad ﷺ and reciting authentic prophetic supplications.
Based on official Dawat-e-Islami literature in Faizan-e-Jumuah (Blessings of Friday) and 40 Rouhani Ilaj, this guide presents powerful Salawat and Duas recommended for Friday.
1. The Immense Virtue of Salawat (Durood) on Friday
The Holy Prophet Muhammad ﷺ stated:
"Increase your recitation of Durood upon me on Friday and the night of Friday, for whoever sends Durood upon me once, Allah sends ten blessings upon him." (Sunan al-Bayhaqi)
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He ﷺ also revealed:
"Of all the days, Friday is the most virtuous. Send abundant Durood upon me on this day, for your Durood is presented to me." (Sunan Abu Dawood)
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2. 80 Years of Sins Forgiven: The Famous 80-Times Durood
One of the most famous and highly emphasized Friday Salawat recorded in Dawat-e-Islami literature (Faizan-e-Jumuah) is the 80-Times Durood recited after Asr prayer on Friday:
The Blessed Formulation
اللَّهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَى مُحَمَّدٍ النَّبِيِّ الأُمِّيِّ وَعَلَى آلِهِ وَسَلِّمْ تَسْلِيمًا "Allahumma Salli 'ala Muhammadinin-Nabiyyil-Ummiyyi wa 'ala Aalihi wa Sallim Tasleema." (O Allah, send blessings upon Muhammad, the Unlettered Prophet, and upon his family, and grant them peace.)
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The Spiritual Virtue
The Holy Prophet ﷺ said:
"Whoever recites this Durood 80 times after Asr prayer on Friday before standing up from his place, his sins of 80 years will be forgiven, and 80 years of worship will be written for him." (Al-Jami' al-Sagheer)
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3. Special Quranic Surahs and Duas for Friday
A. Surah Al-Ikhlas, Surah Al-Falaq, and Surah An-Nas (7 Times Each)
It is recommended in Faizan-e-Jumuah that after completing the Jumu'ah Fard prayer and Salam, before speaking to anyone or moving your legs from the sitting posture:
- Recite Surah Al-Fatiha (7 times)
- Recite Surah Al-Ikhlas (7 times)
- Recite Surah Al-Falaq (7 times)
- Recite Surah An-Nas (7 times)
Virtue: Allah Almighty grants protection from all evil, trial, and harm until the following Friday.
B. Seeking Acceptance in the Final Hour Before Maghrib
The period between Asr prayer and Maghrib prayer on Friday is widely recognized as the hour of divine acceptance (Sa'at-ul-Ijabah).
- Sit in Wudu facing the Qiblah during the last 30 minutes before Maghrib.
- Recite Istighfar (asking forgiveness), Durood Shareef, and make sincere Dua for your family, health, protection of Iman, and the global Ummah.
4. Summary Table of Recommended Friday Wazaif
| Time Window | Recommended Act / Wazeefa | Spiritual Reward |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Thursday Night / Friday Day | Recite Surah Al-Kahf | Divine light illuminating until next Friday |
| After Jumu'ah Salam | 7x Fatiha, 7x Ikhlas, 7x Falaq, 7x Nas | Complete protection from harm until next Friday |
| After Asr Prayer | 80x Durood Nabiyyil Ummiyyi | Forgiveness of 80 years of sins |
| 30 Mins Before Maghrib | Sincere Dua & Istighfar | High probability of Dua acceptance |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I recite these Salawat at home if I missed Jamaat?
Yes! Sending Durood Shareef upon the Prophet ﷺ on Friday yields immense blessings whether performed inside the Masjid, at home, or at work.
What if I cannot recite 80 times after Asr due to travel?
You may recite the 80-Times Durood whenever you find time on Friday afternoon before sunset. However, maintaining the routine immediately after Asr Fard while seated on your prayer mat is most preferred.
How does Salah Live assist Friday spiritual routines?
Salah Live provides built-in digital Tasbeeh counters and timely notification reminders for Friday Salawat and Asr-to-Maghrib Dua hours.
This guide is authored for Salah Live based on official Dawat-e-Islami literature published in Faizan-e-Jumuah and 40 Rouhani Ilaj.
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