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Dua Rainfall

From Rain & Wind Azkar — Hisnul Muslim

Rain and wind azkar begin, as rain starts to fall, with this short dua that the Prophet, peace be upon him, would say whenever he saw rain, asking Allah to make it beneficial rather than harmful. It is a brief, comprehensive supplication said the moment rain is seen falling.

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اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا.

Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a.

📖 Virtue (Arabic source text)

كان النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم إذا رأى المطر قال ذلك، أي: اجعله مطرًا نافعًا.

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Meaning

O Allah, make it a beneficial rain.

When to recite

It is said as soon as rain is seen falling, following the practice of the Prophet, peace be upon him.

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 falling rain recited?
It is said as soon as rain is seen falling, since the Prophet, peace be upon him, would say it whenever he saw rain.
Why do we ask for the rain to be beneficial?
Because rain can be a blessing and provision, but it can also cause harm such as flooding, so the believer asks Allah to make it beneficial rain without harm.
Is this a long dua?
No, it is a very short dua that is easy to memorize and repeat whenever you see rain falling.

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