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This hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i (Book of The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')), narrated by It was narrated from Abi Al-Lahm that:, states: "He saw the Messenger of Allah at Ahjar Az-Zait praying for rain and raising his hands, making supplications."

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This hadith is from Sunan an-Nasa'i, which contains 5,768 hadiths across 52 books. It is hadith number 1519 in the Book of The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa').

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Sunan an-Nasa'i #1519

The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa')

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

أَخْبَرَنَا قُتَيْبَةُ، قَالَ حَدَّثَنَا اللَّيْثُ، عَنْ خَالِدِ بْنِ يَزِيدَ، عَنْ سَعِيدِ بْنِ أَبِي هِلاَلٍ، عَنْ يَزِيدَ بْنِ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ، عَنْ عُمَيْرٍ، مَوْلَى آبِي اللَّحْمِ عَنْ آبِي اللَّحْمِ، أَنَّهُ رَأَى رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم عِنْدَ أَحْجَارِ الزَّيْتِ يَسْتَسْقِي وَهُوَ مُقْنِعٌ بِكَفَّيْهِ يَدْعُو ‏.‏

He saw the Messenger of Allah at Ahjar Az-Zait praying for rain and raising his hands, making supplications.

Narrated by It was narrated from Abi Al-Lahm that:

Context

In this hadith, the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) is observed praying for rain at a location known as Ahjar Az-Zait. He raises his hands in supplication, demonstrating the importance of seeking help from Allah through prayer. This act emphasizes the reliance on divine assistance during times of need, particularly in the context of drought or scarcity of water.

Modern Application

Today, this hadith reminds us of the significance of turning to prayer during difficult times. In moments of personal or communal hardship, such as drought or economic struggles, individuals can engage in supplication, seeking guidance and support from Allah.

Topics

This hadith is tagged with Supplication because it illustrates the act of the Prophet (ﷺ) raising his hands in prayer, seeking Allah's assistance.

Supplication

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سُورَةُ الجِنِّ

Al-Jinn (The Jinn)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

وَأَنَّهُۥ لَمَّا قَامَ عَبْدُ ٱللَّهِ يَدْعُوهُ كَادُوا۟ يَكُونُونَ عَلَيْهِ لِبَدًۭا

And that when the Servant of Allah stood up supplicating Him, they almost became about him a compacted mass."

سُورَةُ مَرۡيَمَ

Maryam (Mary)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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وَكَانَ يَأْمُرُ أَهْلَهُۥ بِٱلصَّلَوٰةِ وَٱلزَّكَوٰةِ وَكَانَ عِندَ رَبِّهِۦ مَرْضِيًّۭا

And he used to enjoin on his people prayer and zakah and was to his Lord pleasing.

إِذْ نَادَىٰ رَبَّهُۥ نِدَآءً خَفِيًّۭا

When he called to his Lord a private supplication.

سُورَةُ القَصَصِ

Al-Qasas (The Stories)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

1 ayah

فَسَقَىٰ لَهُمَا ثُمَّ تَوَلَّىٰٓ إِلَى ٱلظِّلِّ فَقَالَ رَبِّ إِنِّى لِمَآ أَنزَلْتَ إِلَىَّ مِنْ خَيْرٍۢ فَقِيرٌۭ

So he watered [their flocks] for them; then he went back to the shade and said, "My Lord, indeed I am, for whatever good You would send down to me, in need."

سُورَةُ الشُّعَرَاءِ

Ash-Shu'araa (The Poets)

بِسْمِ ٱللَّهِ ٱلرَّحْمَـٰنِ ٱلرَّحِيمِ

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قَالَ هَلْ يَسْمَعُونَكُمْ إِذْ تَدْعُونَ

He said, "Do they hear you when you supplicate?

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This hadith is #1519 from Sunan an-Nasa'i, in the Book of The Book of Praying for Rain (Al-Istisqa') and narrated by It was narrated from Abi Al-Lahm that:.

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