The Hadith: "If only My servants had obeyed Me and not disobeyed Me, I would have sent down rain upon them." Is this hadith authentic?
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The questioner : May Allah forgive you, O Shaykh. Regarding the hadith reported from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him), in which Allah (Blessed and Exalted is He) says: Is this hadith authentic?
The Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know about this hadith. However, it is well known that thunder is a natural phenomenon that usually accompanies clouds. Furthermore, thunder is not one of the frightening things such that its occurrence would be a valid form of punishment or reward. It is true that lightning is frightening and may be a punishment. So Allah knows best regarding the authenticity of the hadith.
If only My servants had obeyed Me and not disobeyed Me, I would have sent down rain upon them and not let them hear the sound of thunder.
لو أن عبادي أطاعوني ولم يعصوني لأنزلت عليهم المطر ولم أسمعهم صوت الرعدThe Shaykh : By Allah, I do not know about this hadith. However, it is well known that thunder is a natural phenomenon that usually accompanies clouds. Furthermore, thunder is not one of the frightening things such that its occurrence would be a valid form of punishment or reward. It is true that lightning is frightening and may be a punishment. So Allah knows best regarding the authenticity of the hadith.