Invocation for when it rains
It is recommended to seek blessings from the rain when it first comes down by making it touches one’s head and other parts of the body.
It was narrated that ‘Aa’ishah, may Allaah be pleased with her, said: “Whenever the Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him, saw the rain, he used to say, «
»" (Reported by Al-Bukhaari:1032).
An-Nasaa’i (1506) reported another wording: «
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Abu Daawood (4435) and Ibn Maajah (3880) reported a third wording of the Hadeeth: «
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It was narrated that Zayd ibn Khaalid Al-Juhaniyy, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: “The Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him, led the Morning Prayer for us at Al-Hudaybiyah following rainfall during the night. When the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, finished, he, peace and blessing be upon him, faced the people and said to them: «
» They said: ‘Allaah and his Messenger know best.” He, peace and blessing be upon him, said: « »” (Reported by Al-Bukhaari:801, and Muslim:71).
It was narrated that Anas, may Allaah be pleased with him, said: “It rained upon us as we were with the Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him. The Messenger of Allaah, peace and blessing be upon him, removed his cloth (from a part of his body) till the rain fell on it. We said: “O Messenger of Allaah, why did you do this?” He, peace and blessing be upon him, said: «
»” (Reported by Muslim:898).
In the above-stated Hadeeths, there are actually many benefits.
1- It is prescribed to recite such invocation when it rains.
2- It is obligatory to attribute all blessings and graces to Allaah The Almighty.
3- It is prohibited to attribute rain to stars.
4- It is prescribed to supplicate Allaah The Almighty when it rains.
5- It is recommended to seek blessings from the rain when it first comes down by making it touches one’s head and other parts of the body. That is because «
» (Reported by Muslim).
6- The rain may be a lot; however, has no benefit for the Prophet, peace and blessing be upon him, said: «
» (Reported by Muslim:2904).
7- The word Matar (rain) can be used for the things that imply goodness although it is mostly used in the Noble Quran for punishment.
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