Rain Prayer Hadith

The Rain Prayer Hadith in Sunan Abu Dawood is found in Chapter 3, The Book Of The Prayer For Rain (Kitab Al-Istisqa), which contains 37 hadiths focusing on the first divine messages received by Prophet Muhammad SAW. This collection, compiled by Imam Abu Dawood, includes a total of 52 chapters. The Rain Prayer Hadith provides key insights into the beginning of the Quran’s revelation to read in Arabic and English.

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Chapter Name The Book Of The Prayer For Rain (Kitab Al-Istisqa)
Book Name Sunan Abu Dawood
Writer Imam Abu Dawood
Chapter Number 3
Total Hadith 37
Translation English, Arabic
Topic Rain Prayer
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Sunan Abu Dawood 1161

Abbad bin Tamim (al-Muzini) reported on the authority of his uncle: The Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم took the people out (to the place of prayer) and prayed for rain. He led them in two rak'ahs of prayer in the course of which he..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1162

Abbad bin Tamim al Mazini said on the authority of his uncle (Abdullah bin Zaid b Asim) who was a Companion of the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم: One day the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم went out to make supplication for..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1163

The above-mentioned tradition has also been transmitted by Muhammad bin Muslim through a different chain of narrators. But there is no mention of prayer in this version. The version adds: He turned around his cloak, putting its right side on his..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1164

Abdullah bin Zaid said: The Messenger of Allah (pbuh)prayed for rain wearing a black robe with ornamented border. The Messenger of Allah (pbuh)wanted to reverse it from bottom to top by holding the bottom. But when it was too heavy he turned it..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1165

Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: Ishaq ibn Abdullah ibn Kinanah reported: Al-Walid ibn Utbah or (according to the version of Uthman) al-Walid ibn Uqbah, the then governor of Madina, sent me to Ibn Abbas to ask him about the prayer for rain offered by..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1166

Abdullah bin Zaid said: The Messenger of Allah (pbuh)went out to the place of prayer to pray for rain. When he wanted to make supplication, he faced the qiblah and turned around his cloak. ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1167

Narrated Umayr, the client of AbulLahm: Umayr saw the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم praying for rain at Ahjar az-Zayt near az-Zawra', standing, making supplication, praying for rain and raising his hands in front of his face, but not lifting them..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1168

Narrated Jabir ibn Abdullah: The people came to the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم weeping (due to drought). He said (making supplication): O Allah! give us rain which will replenish us, abundant, fertilising and profitable, not injurious, granting..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1169

Narrated Anas: The Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم was not accustomed to raise his hands in any supplication he made except when praying for rain. He would then raise them high enough so much so that the whiteness of his armpits was visible. ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1170

Narrated Anas: The Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم used to make supplication for rain in this manner. he spread his hands keeping the inner side (of hands) towards the earth, so I witnessed the whiteness of his armpits. ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1171

Narrated Anas: The Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم used to make supplication for rain in this manner. he spread his hands keeping the inner side (of hands) towards the earth, so I witnessed the whiteness of his armpits. ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1172

Narrated Muhammad bin Ibrahim: A man who witnessed the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم reported to me that he saw the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم praying at Ahjar al-Zait spreading his hands. ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1173

Narrated Aishah, Ummul Muminin: The people complained to the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم of the lack of rain, so he gave an order for a pulpit. It was then set up for him in the place of prayer. He fixed a day for the people on which..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1174

Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The people of Madina had a drought during the time of the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم. While he was preaching on a Friday, a man stood up and said: Messenger of Allah, the horses have perished, the goats have perished,..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1175

Narrated The above mentioned tradition has been narrated by Anas through a different chain of transmitters: The Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم raised his hands in front of his face and said: O Allah! Give us water. the narrator then..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1176

Narrated Amr bin Suhaib: On his father's authority, quoted his grandfather as saying: When the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم prayed for rain, he said: O Allah! Provide water for Your servants and Your cattle, display Your mercy and give..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1177

Narrated Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her): There was an eclipse of the sun in the time of the Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم. The Prophet stood for a long time, accompanied by the people. He then bowed, then raised his head, then he bowed and..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1178

Narrated Jabir bin Abdullah: There was an eclipse of the sun in the time of the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم had died. The people began to to say that there was an eclipse on account of the death of Ibrahim. The Prophet صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1179

Narrated Jabir: There was an eclipse of the sun in the time of the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلم on a hot day. The Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلمled his Companions in prayer and prolonged the standing until the people began to..

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Sunan Abu Dawood 1180

Narrated Aishah (May Allah be pleased with her): There was an eclipse of the sun during the lifetime of the Messenger of Allah صلی ‌اللہ ‌علیہ ‌وسلمcame tot he mosque; he stood up and uttered the takbir (Allah is great); the people stood in rows..

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Why Learn Hadith About Rain Prayer?

There are many reasons why we should be learning about hadiths on different topics, including Rain Prayer. It is our responsibility as Muslims to learn, understand, and share them with others. Our prophet PBUH taught these things to us by the will of Allah. Knowing these hadiths helps us understand what Allah wants from us. The hadiths help us apply the Prophet's SAW guidance in our daily actions and decisions.

Easy Access to All Rain Prayer Hadiths

Here, you can read all 37 hadiths about Rain Prayer in one place. You can read the original Arabic text, as well as its English translation, for better understanding. Each hadith is clear, making it easy for anyone who wants to learn more about Rain Prayer in Islam.

Find Similar Topics from Authentic Hadith Books

The hadiths are taken from Sunan Abu Dawood Chapter 3, which is one of the six most authentic hadith books. You can also explore other topics from all the major books, such as Sahih Muslim, Jami` at-Tirmidhi, Sunan Abu Dawood, Sunan an-Nasa’i, and Sunan Ibn Majah.

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This page collects all hadiths about Rain Prayer together in one place. You can read the Prophet’s (PBUH) teachings without searching everywhere. The Arabic text is shown with the English translation so you can understand it quickly. Every hadith also has a clear reference, which helps you when you want to study, teach, or share correct information.

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