Dua When It Rains

When it rains. Rain, thunder, wind and the new moon.

What is the dua for when it rains?

The dua for when it rains begins “Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfi`a”, meaning “O Allah, (bring) beneficial rain clouds”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

When It Rains in Arabic

اللّهُمَّ صَيِّباً نافِعاً

Transliteration

Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfi`a.

Meaning in English

O Allah, (bring) beneficial rain clouds.

When and how to recite it

Hisn al-Muslim lists this dua under “When it rains”.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is the dua for when it rains?

The dua for when it rains begins “Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfi`a”, meaning “O Allah, (bring) beneficial rain clouds”. It is reported in Al-Bukhari, and collected in Hisn al-Muslim. The Arabic text, transliteration and full meaning are given below.

What does the dua for when it rains mean?

O Allah, (bring) beneficial rain clouds.

How do you pronounce the dua for when it rains?

The transliteration is: Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfi`a.

Where is the dua for when it rains reported?

Al-Bukhari. 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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