The Ruling on Congratulating One Another for Rain
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Question:
Abdulrahman al-Dahim says: We hear some people, when the rain falls and is abundant, saying in their congratulations, "We congratulate you on this rain." What is the correctness of this phrase, O Shaykh?
Answer:
The one who blesses is Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). However, one may say, "We pray for you for a blessing; may Allah make it a blessing for us and for you. O Allah, increase and bless." Thus, one seeks the blessing from Allah (Mighty and Majestic). As for the person, he does not grant the blessing and is not capable of doing so. The one who grants the blessing is Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Abdulrahman al-Dahim says: We hear some people, when the rain falls and is abundant, saying in their congratulations, "We congratulate you on this rain." What is the correctness of this phrase, O Shaykh?
Answer:
The one who blesses is Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). However, one may say, "We pray for you for a blessing; may Allah make it a blessing for us and for you. O Allah, increase and bless." Thus, one seeks the blessing from Allah (Mighty and Majestic). As for the person, he does not grant the blessing and is not capable of doing so. The one who grants the blessing is Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 02/291 — archive.org (7:45)
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