From Hisn al-Muslim

Asking for rain: rain that brings relief

Quick answer

O Allah, give us rain that brings relief, wholesome and fruitful, beneficial and not harmful, soon and not delayed.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ made this du'a when people came to him weeping because of drought. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

Verified wording

The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sunan Abi Dawud 1169 (sahih). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ اسْقِنَا غَيْثاً مُغِيثاً مَرِيئاً مَرِيعاً، نَافِعاً غَيْرَ ضَارٍّ، عَاجِلاً غَيْرَ آجِلٍ
Transliteration

Allahumma-sqina ghaythan mughithan, mari'an mari'an, nafi'an ghayra darr, 'ajilan ghayra ajil

Meaning in English

O Allah, give us rain that brings relief, wholesome and fruitful, beneficial and not harmful, soon and not delayed.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ made this du'a when people came to him weeping because of drought.

Source: Sunan Abi Dawud 1169 (sahih)
Common questions
What does Asking for rain: rain that brings relief mean?

O Allah, give us rain that brings relief, wholesome and fruitful, beneficial and not harmful, soon and not delayed.

When should I recite Asking for rain: rain that brings relief?

The Prophet ﷺ made this du'a when people came to him weeping because of drought. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.

What is the source for Asking for rain: rain that brings relief?

Sunan Abi Dawud 1169 (sahih).

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