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It is narrated that reciting Sholawat erases sins as water extinguishes fire. Committing to 100 recitations of Sholawat Jibril daily can be a means of cleansing minor sins.
Sholawat Jibril is one of the shortest forms of sholawat (invocations upon the Prophet Muhammad). It is named after Archangel Jibril (Gabriel), who is believed to have first recited it to the Prophet. It is widely practiced for its simplicity and significant spiritual rewards.
