Dua When It Rains
Seeking Allah's mercy and beneficial rain
Meaning & Context
This concise and beautiful dua is recited when rain begins to fall. Rain is a great mercy (rahmah) from Allah, giving life to the earth. However, sometimes rain can be destructive (floods, storms). By making this supplication, we specifically ask Allah to make the rain a source of benefit ('nafi'an')—for the crops, the land, and the people—and not a source of harm. It is also a time when duas are more likely to be accepted.
Benefits of Reciting this Dua
- Turns the natural event of rain into an act of worship.
- Encourages a Muslim to ask for benefit and goodness in all of Allah's blessings.
- The time when it is raining is one of the times when supplications are answered.
- Shows gratitude for the life-giving mercy of rain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, according to a hadith, the time when rain is falling is one of the opportune moments to make supplication to Allah, as it is a time when His mercy is descending.
Yes, if heavy rain is feared, one can say: 'Allahumma hawalayna wa la 'alayna' which means 'O Allah, around us and not upon us (as a calamity).'
Quick Quiz
Question: What kind of rain are we specifically asking for in this dua?