Therefore, the Chief of the Narrators [Shaiekh-ul-Muhaddiseen] Hazrat Shaah Abdul Haqq Muhaddis Dehlvi (Allaah have mercy on him) says:

“That whenever you mention the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) send Durood to the Prophet, and remain as if the Prophet is present infront of you in a living condition, and you see him, stay with respect, honour,reverence,fearandmodesty. And believe that the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam) sees you and listens to your words. Because the Holy Prophet [Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam] possesses the Attributes of Allaah. And one Attribute of Allaah is this, He is present with the one who Glorifies Him [Zaakir].”

(Madaarijun-Nubuwwat, vol-2, pg. 621)

Excerpt from the Book ‘Zikr e Jameel’ by Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi [Rahmatul Laah Alaieh]