DDHK.ORG–It has been raining since early morning in some areas in Indonesia, Tuesday (14/9). Rain is a gift and blessing from Allah to mankind.
When it rains, plants thrive. Plants that are fertile and grow well are able to benefit humans through their fruit, shady trees, and other benefits.
God grants prayer servant when it rains.
Islam also encourages its followers to pray when it rains, when it rains heavily, and after the rain stops. This is a form of gratitude and asking for protection so that when it rains it does not bring danger.
Imam Shafi'i has narrated in the book al-Umm with a mursal sanad, from Nabi SAW, he said, "Look for a prayer that is answered, that is when two armies meet, at the time of ikamah, and when it rains.
Imam an-Nawawi also said that prayer when it rains is not rejected or it is rarely rejected because at that time grace is falling, especially the first rainfall at the beginning of the season.
Here are the prayers.
Prayer when it rains
اللَّهُمَّ ا افِعًا
"Allahumma shayyiban nafi'an."
O Allah, pour out beneficial rainwater. (HR Bukhar from Aisyah RA).
Prayer when afraid of the danger of heavy rain
اللَّهُمَّ الَيْنَا لاَ لَيْنَا اللَّهُمَّ لَى الآكَامِ الظِّرَابِ الأَوْدِيَةِ ابِتِ الشَّجَرِ
“Allahumma hawalaina wala 'alaina. Allahumma 'alal akami wa adhirabi, wa buthunil auwdiyati, wamanabitisyajari."
O Allah, send down this rain around us, not on us. O Allah, pour this rain on hills, in dense forests, on small mountains, in valleys, and where trees grow. (Narrated by Bukhari Muslim)
Prayer after the rain
ا لِ اللـهِ
"Muthirnaa bifadhillahi wa rahmatihi."
Rain is sent down to us by the grace of Allah and His mercy. (HR Bukhari)
