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Asking for rain: Allahumma aghithna

Quick answer

O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain.

When to recite

The Prophet ﷺ said this from the minbar during the Friday sermon when people complained 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 Sahih al-Bukhari 1014, Sahih Muslim 897. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.

Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا
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Transliteration

Allahumma aghithna, Allahumma aghithna, Allahumma aghithna

Meaning in English

O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain.

Why this dua matters

The Prophet ﷺ said this from the minbar during the Friday sermon when people complained of drought.

Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1014, Sahih Muslim 897
Common questions
What does Asking for rain: Allahumma aghithna mean?

O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain. O Allah, relieve us with rain.

When should I recite Asking for rain: Allahumma aghithna?

The Prophet ﷺ said this from the minbar during the Friday sermon when people complained 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: Allahumma aghithna?

Sahih al-Bukhari 1014, Sahih Muslim 897.

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