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Sahih al-Bukhari #1004

Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa)
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The Arabic includes the chain of narration (sanad) and the collector's commentary; the English translation shows the Prophet's words only.

حَدَّثَنَا مُحَمَّدٌ ـ هُوَ ابْنُ مُقَاتِلٍ أَبُو الْحَسَنِ الْمَرْوَزِيُّ ـ قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ، قَالَ أَخْبَرَنَا عُبَيْدُ اللَّهِ، عَنْ نَافِعٍ، عَنِ الْقَاسِمِ بْنِ مُحَمَّدٍ، عَنْ عَائِشَةَ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ إِذَا رَأَى الْمَطَرَ قَالَ ‏ "‏ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا ‏"‏‏.‏ تَابَعَهُ الْقَاسِمُ بْنُ يَحْيَى عَنْ عُبَيْدِ اللَّهِ‏.‏ وَرَوَاهُ الأَوْزَاعِيُّ وَعُقَيْلٌ عَنْ نَافِعٍ‏.‏
Whenever Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) saw the rain, he used to say, "O Allah! Let it be a strong fruitful rain."
Narrated by Narrated Aisha:

Context

Aisha narrates that whenever the Prophet (ﷺ) saw rain, he would express a prayer for it to be beneficial and fruitful. This reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) positive outlook on natural phenomena, viewing rain not just as a weather occurrence but as a blessing from Allah. His supplication indicates gratitude and hope for sustenance and prosperity that comes with rain, which is essential for agriculture and life.

Modern Application

In our daily lives, this hadith encourages us to remain optimistic and grateful for the blessings we receive, such as rain. It reminds us to make supplications for the things we depend on, fostering a mindset of gratitude and reliance on Allah's mercy in all aspects of life.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Blessings in Food because it emphasizes the act of making dua for beneficial rain, which is directly linked to the sustenance and blessings that come from Allah.

SupplicationBlessings in Food

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This hadith is #1004 from Sahih al-Bukhari, in the Book of Invoking Allah for Rain (Istisqaa). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated Aisha:.

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