Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"Sufyan said: 'I asked 'Abdullah bin Abi Bakr who said: I heard it from Abbad bin Tamim who narrated it from his father, that 'Abdullah bin Zaid, who was shown the call to prayer (in a dream) said: 'The Messenger...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
His father said: "So and so sent me to ask him how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain (Istisqa')." He said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out beseeching and humble, (dressed) in a state of humility. He...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain wearing a black khamisah.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
His father said: "I asked Ibn 'Abbas how the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain. He said: 'The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out (dressed) in a state of humility, beseeching and humble. He sat on the minbar but...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
His paternal uncle had told him that he went out with the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) to pray for rain. He turned his rida' around, and turned his back to the people, then he prayed two rak'ahs and recited loudly.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed for rain, and prayed two rak'ahs, and turned his rida' around.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
He heard Abbad bin Tamim said: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out and prayed for rain, and he turned his rida' around when he turned to the Qiblah."
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
He saw the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ), when he prayed for rain, turn to face the Qiblah, turning his cloak around and raising his hands.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) did not raise his hands during any supplication except when praying for rain, when he used to raise his hands so high that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen."
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
He saw the Messenger of Allah at Ahjar Az-Zait praying for rain and raising his hands, making supplications.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"While we were in the masjid on Friday and the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was addressing the people, a man stood up and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, the routes have been cut off, our wealth has been destroyed and...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
The Prophet (ﷺ) said: "Allahumma sqina (O Allah, give us rain)."
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"The Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the Khutbah one Friday when the people stood up and shouted: 'O Prophet of Allah! There has been no rain and the animals have died. Pray to Allah (SWT) to send us rain.' He said:...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
A man entered the masjid when the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) was standing and delivering the Khutbah. He turned to face the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) standing and said: 'O Messenger of Allah, our wealth has been destroyed and the...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"Abbad bin Tamim told me that he heard his paternal uncle, who was one of the companions of the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) say: "The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out one day to pray for rain. He turned his...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
The Prophet (ﷺ) went out to pray for rain, and he prayed two rak'ahs facing the Qiblah. (Sahih
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
His father said: "One of the governors sent me to Ibn Abbas to ask him about the prayer for rain. He said: 'What kept him from asking me? The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) went out humbly, (dressed) in a state...
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
The Prophet (ﷺ) went out and prayed for rain, then he prayed two rak'ahs in which he recited loudly.
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
When it rained the Messenger of Allah would say: "Allahummaj'alhu Sayyiban nafi`a. (O Allah, make it beneficial rain)."
Sunan al-Nasa'i
The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')
"The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "Allah, the Mighty and Sublime, said: I have never sent down My favor to My slaves but a group of them became disbelievers who say; "The stars and by stars.'"