Dua for Asking for Rain (1 of 3)
For rain. Rain, thunder, wind and the new moon.
What is the dua for asking for rain?
One of the 3 duas for asking for rain in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma ‘asqinā ghaythan mughīthan marī'an murī`a”, meaning “O Allah, shower upon us abundant rain, beneficial not harmful, swiftly and not delayed”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 1/303, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
Asking for Rain in Arabic
Transliteration
Allāhumma ‘asqinā ghaythan mughīthan marī'an murī`a, nāfi`an ghayra ḍārr, `ājilan ghayra ājil.
Meaning in English
O Allah, shower upon us abundant rain, beneficial not harmful, swiftly and not delayed.
When and how to recite it
Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “For rain”.
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 Abu Dawud 1/303.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dua for asking for rain?
One of the 3 duas for asking for rain in Hisn al-Muslim begins “Allāhumma ‘asqinā ghaythan mughīthan marī'an murī`a”, meaning “O Allah, shower upon us abundant rain, beneficial not harmful, swiftly and not delayed”. It is reported in Abu Dawud 1/303, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim.
What does the dua for asking for rain mean?
O Allah, shower upon us abundant rain, beneficial not harmful, swiftly and not delayed.
How do you pronounce the dua for asking for rain?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma ‘asqinā ghaythan mughīthan marī'an murī`a, nāfi`an ghayra ḍārr, `ājilan ghayra ājil.
Where is the dua for asking for rain reported?
Abu Dawud 1/303. 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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