Explaining the Manner of the Prayer for Rain
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Q309: The questioner asks: What is the manner of the prayer for rain? We also ask that you guide us to a book from which we can benefit regarding these matters?
A309: As for the prayer for rain, the imam prays two rak'ahs before
the sermon. It is recommended that he recite Surat al-Fatihah and "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High" in the first rak'ah, and Surat al-Fatihah and "Has the story of the Enveloping Night come to you" in the second. Then, when he finishes the prayer, the imam delivers a sermon, beginning with the takbir, praise of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), the two testimonies, and sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Then he supplicates with whatever easy supplications are available that include asking for rain. He should frequently seek forgiveness and repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and remind the attendees of repentance, seeking forgiveness, and asking for rain from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). As for the book from which you learn these matters, the books of Islamic jurisprudence according to the four schools of jurisprudence are available, praise be to Allah, and they are accessible, both detailed and concise. You can refer to them. There is also a book containing the dhikr recited in the funeral prayer, the eclipse prayer, and the prayer for rain, which is the book of Dhikr by al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him). You can also refer to it.
A309: As for the prayer for rain, the imam prays two rak'ahs before
the sermon. It is recommended that he recite Surat al-Fatihah and "Glorify the Name of your Lord, the Most High" in the first rak'ah, and Surat al-Fatihah and "Has the story of the Enveloping Night come to you" in the second. Then, when he finishes the prayer, the imam delivers a sermon, beginning with the takbir, praise of Allah (Mighty and Majestic), the two testimonies, and sending blessings upon the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him). Then he supplicates with whatever easy supplications are available that include asking for rain. He should frequently seek forgiveness and repent to Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He), and remind the attendees of repentance, seeking forgiveness, and asking for rain from Allah (Glorified and Exalted is He). As for the book from which you learn these matters, the books of Islamic jurisprudence according to the four schools of jurisprudence are available, praise be to Allah, and they are accessible, both detailed and concise. You can refer to them. There is also a book containing the dhikr recited in the funeral prayer, the eclipse prayer, and the prayer for rain, which is the book of Dhikr by al-Nawawi (may Allah have mercy on him). You can also refer to it.
Source
www.alifta.gov.sa
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