5 Prayers for Rain that Every Muslim Should Know, So One of the Mustajab Times

Kapanlagi.com - Rain is considered special in Islam. This is because rain is seen as one of the blessings that comes down from Allah SWT. This is stated in the Quranic verse, "Allah sends down rain from the sky, and with it, He brings forth fruits as provision for you..." (Q.S. Al Baqarah 2:22).

In Islam, there is a special prayer recommended to be recited when it rains. Practicing the prayer for rain in everyday life shows gratitude to Allah SWT for all blessings, including the rain that falls from His sky.

The prayer for rain is one of the highly recommended prayers in Islam. It is not only recited when it rains, but Muslims are also encouraged to pray for rain during droughts or when they need water for irrigation or other purposes. The prayer for rain also serves as a reminder of the greatness of Allah SWT as the Creator who has control over everything, including the rainfall.

Here is a discussion about some prayers for rain in Islam along with their meanings:

1. Praying When It Rains

Prayer Recommendation When It Rains (credit: unsplash)

As mentioned earlier, praying for rain is highly recommended for every Muslim. This prayer is a manifestation of gratitude and humility towards Allah SWT. By regularly praying during rain, a Muslim remembers the importance of rain in earthly life.

Practicing the prayer for rain in daily life reminds a Muslim that every drop of rain is a blessing from Allah SWT. When reciting the prayer during rain, a Muslim seeks the mercy of rain that is beneficial for life on earth. Muslims also pray that the rain does not become a disaster or bring harm.

The recommendation to pray when it rains comes directly from Prophet Muhammad SAW. In one of his hadiths, Prophet Muhammad SAW mentioned rain as one of the opportune times for prayer. Among those hadiths, one of them states:

"Prayers are not rejected at two times, when the call to prayer is heard and when it rains." (HR Al Hakim)

Therefore, Muslims are advised to pray when it rains. The prayer recited during rain contains a request to receive abundant, beneficial, and non-harmful rain. Muslims ask for the rain to come immediately, without delay. The prayer for rain also reflects the trust and dependence of a Muslim on Allah SWT as the Creator of everything that governs this universe.

2. Prayer for Rain

Prayer for Rain (credit: unsplash)

"Allahumma shoyaiban nafi'a"

Meaning:

"O Allah, send down beneficial rain."

3. Prayer for Rain Taught by Prophet Muhammad SAW

Prayer for Rain Taught by Prophet Muhammad SAW (credit: unsplash)

"Allahumma isqina ghaythan mughitsan nafi'an ghayra darrin, 'ajilan ghayra ajilin."

Meaning:

"O Allah, send down abundant rain that is beneficial, harmless, immediate, and not delayed."

4. Prayer When It Rains Heavily

Prayer When Heavy Rain (credit: unsplash)

"Allaahumma hawaalainaa wa laa 'alainaa. Allaahumma 'alal aakaami wal jibaali wal aajaami wazh-zhiraabi wal audiyati wa manaabitisy-syajari."

Meaning:

"O Allah, let this rain be a blessing for us, not a punishment upon us. O Allah, grant rain to the highlands, mountains, valleys, hills, and places where trees grow."

5. Prayer for Rain to Stop Immediately

Prayer for Rain to Stop Immediately (credit: unsplash)

"Allaahumma hawaalainaa wa laa 'alainaa. Allaahumma 'alal aakaami wazh-zhiraabi, wa buthuunil audiyati wa manaabitisy syajar."

Meaning:

"O Allah, let it rain around us, not upon us. O Allah, give rain to the highlands, some hills at the bottom of the valley, and some land that grows trees."

6. Prayer After the Rain Stops

Prayer After the Rain Stops (credit: unsplash)

"Muthirnaa bifadhlillaahi wa rahmatihi."

Meaning:

"We have been blessed with rain and the mercy of Allah." (Narrated by Bukhari and Muslim)

Those are some of the prayers for rain that every Muslim should know. May they be beneficial, increase knowledge, and strengthen faith as a Muslim. Amen.

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