Dua Istisqa

From Rain & Wind Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Rain and wind azkar include the dua for istisqa, the supplication turned to during drought and prolonged dry spells. The Prophet, peace be upon him, made this dua when the people complained to him of drought, repeating it three times in earnest pleading with Allah for rain.

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اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا.

Allahumma aghithna, allahumma aghithna, allahumma aghithna.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

دعاء الاستسقاء (طلب المطر)، دعا به النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم لما شكا الناس إليه القحط.

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Meaning

O Allah, send us relief. O Allah, send us relief. O Allah, send us relief.

When to recite

It is said during drought and when rain is withheld, during the istisqa prayer, or in Friday supplication when the need for rain becomes urgent.

About this dhikr

This dhikr is part of Rain & Wind Azkar as documented in Hisnul Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), and is recited 1 time.

How many times should this dhikr be recited?: This dhikr is recited 1 time, as narrated in Hisnul Muslim. Use the smart counter on this page to track your repetitions.
When is the dua for istisqa recited?: It is said during drought and when rain has been withheld, as the Prophet, peace be upon him, made this dua when the people complained to him of drought.
Why is this dua repeated three times?: Repeating the dua three times follows the Prophet's practice, peace be upon him, expressing earnest pleading and persistence in asking Allah for rain.
Is this dua connected to the istisqa prayer?: Yes, it is said during the istisqa prayer and its sermon, and it can also be recited at any time when the need for rain becomes urgent.

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