The people of a village set a specific time for the prayer for rain so that everyone would be present; is this permissible?
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Question:
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: The people of a village from among the villages agreed to perform the prayer for rain so that everyone would be present. They set the time for it during the late morning, not immediately after the sun has risen. Is this permissible for them?
Answer:
If they need this, there is nothing wrong with it. There is no specific time for the prayer for rain. They seek relief at the beginning of the day, the end of the day, or at night, whatever does not conflict with the time of need.
He says: Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: The people of a village from among the villages agreed to perform the prayer for rain so that everyone would be present. They set the time for it during the late morning, not immediately after the sun has risen. Is this permissible for them?
Answer:
If they need this, there is nothing wrong with it. There is no specific time for the prayer for rain. They seek relief at the beginning of the day, the end of the day, or at night, whatever does not conflict with the time of need.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3811- 4717] أهل قرية حددوا صلاة الاستسقاء لكي يتواجد الجميع فهل هذا جائز ؟ - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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