Nature
Dua When It Rains
O Allah, let it be a beneficial downpour. UK Prayer Times provides the Arabic text, transliteration and meaning for this nature dua (Sahih al-Bukhari 1032, narrated by Aisha (RA)).
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Rain is a mercy from Allah, and the Prophet ﷺ taught believers to make dua when it rains — because rain is a moment when duas are particularly likely to be accepted. The rain itself praises Allah, and the believer's heart should join in gratitude.
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا
Transliteration
Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfiʿā.
Translation
O Allah, let it be a beneficial downpour.
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari 1032, narrated by Aisha (RA)
When to recite
- When rain begins — say it immediately.
- Also permissible to say: 'Muthirnā bi-faḍlillāhi wa raḥmatih' — We have been given rain by Allah's grace and mercy.
- During the rain is a time when duas are accepted — make any dua you wish.
Virtues & Benefits
- Rain is mentioned over 30 times in the Quran as a sign of Allah's mercy.
- The time during rainfall is one of the times when supplications are particularly accepted (al-Bukhari, al-Hakim).
- This simple dua takes 3 seconds — but links the believer's heart to the miracle of rain.
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