The Response to Those Who Are Lax About the Prayer for Rain

Question:
My quick question, Shaykh: It is well known that the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques (may Allah preserve him) ordered the performance of the prayer for rain on last Monday. However, people are circulating among themselves that this prayer is a recommended practice (sunnah), and I prayed it, I prayed it, I did not pray it, it is not necessary. In addition to that, they say, meaning, we have plenty of good, and it is not our concern and it does not matter to us. Some of them say, by Allah, in some places in the Kingdom it rained, so why are they praying the prayer for rain? How can these claims be refuted, Shaykh? And thank you, may Allah reward you. Thank you, Abdul Aziz.

Answer:
This is all empty talk with no value. The one in authority ordered the performance of the prayer for rain because of the Muslims' need for it. What is required, and what is emphasized, is to attend the prayer for rain and participate with the Muslims, because he is one of them, and their need is also his need. Even if he is wealthy, the poor are many, and the poor and the wealthy and all people are in need of rain, so the need for it is general. Therefore, what is required, and what is emphasized, is to attend the prayer for rain and leave off arguing about it. Yes.