The wisdom behind turning one's garments in the prayer for rain
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The fifth question of Fatwa No. ( 8666 )
Q5: What is the wisdom behind turning one's garments in the prayer for rain?
A5: Many jurists have mentioned that the wisdom behind this, and Allah knows best, is
Hoping for a change from a state of hardship to a state of ease. Al-Daraqutni narrated it from Abu Ja'far al-Baqir as a mursal (report missing the Companion link), with the wording:Bulugh al-Maram 2:447, as al-Hafith mentioned in al-Bulugh. And success is from Allah, and may Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his Companions.
Q5: What is the wisdom behind turning one's garments in the prayer for rain?
A5: Many jurists have mentioned that the wisdom behind this, and Allah knows best, is
Hoping for a change from a state of hardship to a state of ease. Al-Daraqutni narrated it from Abu Ja'far al-Baqir as a mursal (report missing the Companion link), with the wording:
He (ﷺ) turned his cloak round, so that the drought may turn
وحول رداءه ليتحول القحط
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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