Sunan Abu Dawud #1177

The Book Of The Prayer For Rain (Kitab al-Istisqa')
Sahih

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

حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدُ اللَّهِ بْنُ مَسْلَمَةَ، عَنْ مَالِكٍ، عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ، عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ، أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم كَانَ يَقُولُ ح وَحَدَّثَنَا سَهْلُ بْنُ صَالِحٍ حَدَّثَنَا عَلِيُّ بْنُ قَادِمٍ أَخْبَرَنَا سُفْيَانُ عَنْ يَحْيَى بْنِ سَعِيدٍ عَنْ عَمْرِو بْنِ شُعَيْبٍ عَنْ أَبِيهِ عَنْ جَدِّهِ قَالَ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم إِذَا اسْتَسْقَى قَالَ ‏ "‏ اللَّهُمَّ اسْقِ عِبَادَكَ وَبَهَائِمَكَ وَانْشُرْ رَحْمَتَكَ وَأَحْىِ بَلَدَكَ الْمَيِّتَ ‏"‏ ‏.‏ هَذَا لَفْظُ حَدِيثِ مَالِكٍ ‏.‏
On his father's authority, quoted his grandfather as saying: When the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) prayed for rain, he said: O Allah! Provide water for Your servants and Your cattle, display Your mercy and give life to Your dead land. This is the wording of Malik.
Narrated by Narrated 'Amr b. Suh'aib:

Context

This hadith illustrates the supplication made by the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) when seeking rain. He asked Allah to provide for His servants and animals, showcasing the Prophet's (ﷺ) compassion for all of creation and the interconnectedness of life.

Modern Application

In today's world, this hadith can inspire individuals to make supplications for the well-being of their communities and the environment. It encourages a sense of responsibility towards nature and the welfare of all living beings.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication and Divine Mercy because it reflects the Prophet's (ﷺ) prayer for mercy and sustenance for all of Allah's creations.

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This hadith is #1177 from Sunan Abu Dawud, in the Book of The Book Of The Prayer For Rain (Kitab al-Istisqa'). It is graded Sahih and narrated by Narrated 'Amr b. Suh'aib:.

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