The Meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) Statement: “A New Guest from His Lord” Regarding Rain
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The questioner:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement about rain, “A New Guest from His Lord,” when rain comes from the clouds?
The Shaykh:
Yes, who is it that sent it down from the clouds? Who is it that created it in the clouds, formed it in the clouds, moved it through the clouds, and sent it down wherever He wills, in a measure that neither increases nor decreases? It is all by the decree of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Rather, who is it that created the cloud in the first place? Who is it that created the cloud? It is Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Yes.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, what is the meaning of the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) statement about rain, “A New Guest from His Lord,” when rain comes from the clouds?
The Shaykh:
Yes, who is it that sent it down from the clouds? Who is it that created it in the clouds, formed it in the clouds, moved it through the clouds, and sent it down wherever He wills, in a measure that neither increases nor decreases? It is all by the decree of Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
The presenter:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success.
The Shaykh:
Rather, who is it that created the cloud in the first place? Who is it that created the cloud? It is Allah (Exalted and Majestic is He). Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [ 3436/438] معنى قول النبي ﷺ: (حديث عهد بربه) عن المطر - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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