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How many times we can reciet durood in a day?is durood sikir Allah or what? can we reciet durood when ever we wnt or there is any specific time for it? 

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How many times can one recite durood

In the name of Allah, We praise Him, seek His help and ask for His forgiveness. Whoever Allah guides none can misguide, and whoever He allows to fall astray, none can guide them aright. We bear witness that there is none worthy of worship but Allah Alone, and we bear witness that Muhammad (saws) is His slave-servant and the seal of His Messengers.

Allah says in the Holy Quran Chapter 33 Surah Ahzaab verse 56:

Allah and His Angels send blessings on the Prophet: O ye that believe! Send ye blessings on him and salute him with all respect.

Abdullah bin Amr bin Al-'As reported that he heard the Prophet (saws) saying, "If anyone invokes blessings upon me once, Allah will bestow blessings upon him ten times over."

Realted by Muslim.

Ibn Mas'ud reported that the Prophet (saws) said, "The people nearest to me on the Day of Judgment will be the ones most conscientious in invoking blessings upon me." Related by Tirmidhi.

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (saws) said, "Do not turn my grave into a site of festivities, but send greetings to me for your greetings are raised to me wherever you might be."

Related by Abu Daw'ud.

Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (saws) said, "When any muslim sends greetings to me, Allah returns my soul to me so that I may respond to his greetings."

Related by Abu Daw'ud.

Abu Talha Al Ansari said, "The Prophet (saws) woke up one day cheerful and beaming. His companions exclaimed, 'O Prophet of Allah (saws), you woke up today cheerful and beaming.' He (saws) replied, 'Yes! A messenger (Angel) of Allah, the Mighty and the Glorified, came to me and said, "If anyone from your Ummah sends you a salutation, Allah will record for him ten good deeds, wipe off ten of his sins, and raise him thereby ten degrees in rank, and He will return his salutation with a similar salutation".'

Related by Ahmad.

Your Question: ….how many times we can reciet durood in a day?

A believer is well within their rights to recite the durood as often as they please. There is absolutely no limit to the number of times one can send salutations unto their beloved Prophet (saws). One is at liberty to recite the durood as often as they wish and please or is easy for them. The more times one sends salutations unto the Noble Prophet (saws) the more reward they will earn from their Lord Most Gracious.

Your Question: can we reciet durood when ever we wnt or there is any specific time for it? 

One is at liberty to recite the durood unto their beloved Prophet (saws) as often and as many times as one wills and is easy for them. Any time of the day or night, any day of the week, and any day of the month is good; and one should increase their recitation of durood on Fridays as there is a greater reward for it.

Aus reported that the Prophet (saws) said, "The best of your days is Friday, so send more and more greetings to me on it, for your greetings are presented to me." They asked, "How are our greetings presented to you while you are dead and your body is turned into dust?" He (saws) replied, "Allah has forbidden the earth to consume the bodies of the prophets."

Related by Abu Daw'ud and Nasa'i.

Your Question: …is durood sikir Allah or what?

Respected brother, we are not entirely sure what exactly you mean by the term ‘sikir’…..if you could kindly explain the term or rephrase the question, we would be honored to advise in accordance with the Guidance of the Quran and the Sunnah, Insha Allah.

Whatever written of Truth and benefit is only due to Allah’s Assistance and Guidance, and whatever of error is of me alone. Allah Alone Knows Best and He is the Only Source of Strength.

Your brother and well wisher in Islam,

Burhan