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When it rains
Quick answer
O Allah (SWT), a beneficial rain.
When to recite
Recite this when it rains. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.
Verified wording
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Sahih al-Bukhari 1032. No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا
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Transliteration
Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a
Meaning in English
O Allah (SWT), a beneficial rain.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1032
Common questions
What does When it rains mean?
O Allah (SWT), a beneficial rain.
When should I recite When it rains?
Recite this when it rains. Follow the wording and count shown in the cited source; no additional count is prescribed here.
What is the source for When it rains?
Sahih al-Bukhari 1032.
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