I had a question regarding sending salutations to the Prophet (saw). I've heard non-Barelvi Shayouk say this, and have read this elsewhere in some hadith that I am unable to find.

Anas [radhiallaahu anhu] reports that Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘The best of days is the day of Friday (Jumu’ah). Hence, increase the salutations upon me on this day, for indeed, your salutation is presented to me.’ Sahaaba [radhiallaahu anhu] asked Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam], ‘How will our Salaat be presented to you, when you have become dust?’ Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] announced, ‘Allah has forbidden upon the earth the bodies of the Anbiyaa.’ (Abu Dawud)

There are angels deputed to convey people’s Salaat and Durood to Rasulullah [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam]. However, if anyone has to send Durood at the grave of Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam], then he would hear it directly. If a person sends salaam from a distant place, Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] would not hear it directly, but will be presented with it by means of the angels.

It is recorded in Musnad al-Bazaar that Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam] said, ‘My living is good for you. Your matters can be discussed and you will be kept informed. My death is good for you, for your deeds are presented before me. Whatever I see from good actions, I praise Allah and whatever I see from evil, I seek Allah’s forgiveness on your behalf.’

The above Hadith mentioned important points:

1. Deeds are presented before Nabi [sallallaahu alayhi wasallam];

2. He praises Allah when anyone from his Ummah does any good deed;

3. Forgiveness is sought on behalf of the wrongdoers.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai