27 Muharram 144425 August 2022
Raining Out of Season
QuestionIs there any Hadith that mentions that rain falling out of season is a sign of Allah's anger?
Rain
2 Jumadal Ula 14437 December 2021
Nabi (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Feared Three Things for This Ummah
QuestionCould you please provide the original text as well as the suitability of the following? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "Indeed I fear upon my Ummah three things during the end of times; Belief with the stars, denial of Qadar (Destiny), and oppressive rulers."
20 Shawwal 14421 June 2021
Translation of a Narration Regarding a Drought at the Time of ‘Umar (radiyallahu ‘anhu)
QuestionKindly provide the translation of this Hadith: عن مالك الدار، قال: وكان خازن عمر على الطعام، قال: أصاب الناس قحط في زمن عمر، فجاء رجل إلى قبر النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم فقال: يا رسول الله، استسق لأمتك فإنهم قد هلكوا، فأتى الرجل في المنام فقيل له: ”ائت عمر فأقرئه…
21 Rajab 14425 March 2021
An Unreliable Narration on the Signs of Allah Ta’ala’s Pleasure and Anger
QuestionThere is a narration recorded by Imam Bayhaqi (rahimahullah) that goes something like the following, but I have neither the full Hadith nor the title of the text. "When Allah is pleased with a people, he makes the rains come on time and the finances of government are held to…
6 Dhul Hijjah 14408 August 2019
Nabi’s (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) Manner of Du’a in Salatul Istisqa (Salah Seeking Rain)
QuestionIn the following Hadith, what is the meaning of "أشار بظهر كفيه"? عن أنس بن مالك أن النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم استسقى، فأشار بظهر كفيه إلى السماء
20 Rabi'ul Awwal 144029 November 2018
A Du’a to Recite When a Storm Is Approaching
QuestionPlease provide the reference and Arabic text of this du'a to recite when a storm is approaching: "O Allah, we seek refuge in You from the evil of that with which it is sent"
9 Rabi'ul Awwal 143928 November 2017
Another Version of the Du’a to Recite When It Rains
QuestionIn the du'a to recite when it rains, is there a Hadith with the words اللّٰهُمَّ سَيْبًا نَافِعًا Allahumma sayban nafi'a (with a س)
5 Rabi'ul Awwal 143924 November 2017
Another Du’a to Recite When It Rains
QuestionIs this a Masnun du'a to recite when it rains? اللهم صيبا هنيئا Allahumma sayyiban hani-an O Allah! [Make] this a beneficial rain
3 Dhul Qa'dah 143827 July 2017
Meaning of Part of a Hadith Regarding Istisqa (the Prayer Seeking Rain)
QuestionWhat is the meaning of the following Hadith regarding Istisqa (Du'a/Salah seeking water): فرأيت السحاب يتمزق كأنه الملاء حين تطوى
25 Rabi'ul Akhir 143824 January 2017
The Example of Those Who Seek Knowledge, Benefit from It and Convey It to Others
QuestionWhat is the authenticity of the following narration? Sayyiduna Abu Musa (radiyallahu 'anhu) reports that Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) said: "The example of the guidance and knowledge which Allah has sent me with is like torrential rain which fell on a land. A fertile portion of it absorbed the…
22 Safar 143823 November 2016
Reference for the Du’a to Recite When It Rains
QuestionCan you provide the reference of the famous du'a to recite during rain? Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a
15 Muharram 143817 October 2016
A Du’a for Beneficial Rain
QuestionPlease provide the reference for this du'a to be recited when experiencing drought: O Allah! Grant us rain which will replenish us, torrential, fertilizing and profitable, not injurious, granting it now without delay.
20 Safar 14373 December 2015
The Repenter During Drought in the Era of Nabi Musa (‘alayhis salam)
QuestionIs the story about the rain being stopped because of the sinner in the time of Musa ('alayhis salam) and then rain pouring down because of his repentance authentic?
25 Muharram 14378 November 2015
Some Reasons for Drought and Famine
QuestionIs the following Hadith authentic? Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) informed us that no people become unjust in their commercial transactions, and refuse to pay Zakah except that they will be afflicted with drought.
20 Muharram 14373 November 2015
Salatul Istisqa (Salah Seeking rain)
QuestionIs there mention of Salatul Istisqa in the Hadith and did Rasulullah (sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam) perform it? What is the procedure of performing it and is there a difference of opinion in the method of performing it?