Dua: Asking for Clear Skies
Asking for clear skies. Rain, thunder, wind and the new moon.
What is the dua for asking for clear skies?
The dua for asking for clear skies begins “Allāhumma ḥawālaynā wa lā `alaynā”, meaning “O Allah, let the rain fall around us and not upon us”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/224, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
Asking for Clear Skies in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma ḥawālaynā wa lā `alaynā. Allāhumma `ala ‘l-ākāmi waẓ-ẓirāb, wa buṭūni ‘l-awdiyati, wa manābitish-shajar.
Meaning in English
O Allah, let the rain fall around us and not upon us, O Allah, (let it fall) on the pastures, hills, valleys, and the roots of trees.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “Asking for clear skies”.
The source does not give a fixed number of repetitions.
Where does this dua come from?
This dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah compiled by Sa'id bin Ali al-Qahtani. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/224.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for asking for clear skies?
The dua for asking for clear skies begins “Allāhumma ḥawālaynā wa lā `alaynā”, meaning “O Allah, let the rain fall around us and not upon us”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari 1/224, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.
What does the dua for asking for clear skies mean?
O Allah, let the rain fall around us and not upon us, O Allah, (let it fall) on the pastures, hills, valleys, and the roots of trees.
How do you pronounce the dua for asking for clear skies?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma ḥawālaynā wa lā `alaynā. Allāhumma `ala ‘l-ākāmi waẓ-ẓirāb, wa buṭūni ‘l-awdiyati, wa manābitish-shajar.
Where is the dua for asking for clear skies reported?
Al-Bukhari 1/224. The dua is part of Hisn al-Muslim (Fortress of the Muslim), the collection of duas from the Quran and Sunnah.
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