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Sunan Abi Dawud 1171 (Book 3, Hadith 11) #21463
Supplicating for Rain

SUMMARY: The Prophet ﷺ used to make supplication for rain in a specific manner, which Anas witnessed.

Narrated Anas: The Prophet 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.
حَدَّثَنَا الْحَسَنُ بْنُ مُحَمَّدٍ الزَّعْفَرَانِيُّ، حَدَّثَنَا عَفَّانُ، حَدَّثَنَا حَمَّادٌ، أَخْبَرَنَا ثَابِتٌ، عَنْ أَنَسٍ، أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ كَانَ يَسْتَسْقِي هَكَذَا يَعْنِي وَمَدَّ يَدَيْهِ وَجَعَلَ بُطُونَهُمَا مِمَّا يَلِي الأَرْضَ حَتَّى رَأَيْتُ بَيَاضَ إِبْطَيْهِ

TOPICS
supplication  *  rain  *  prayer  *  dua  *  mataa  *  salat

QUICK LESSONS:
Make supplication humbly & sincerely while facing downwards & raising arms so whiteness of armpits can be seen .

EXPLANATIONS:
The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ was known to have a special way of making supplication for rain. This is known as du’a and is an important part of Islamic prayer. According to the hadith narrated by Anas, the Prophet ﷺ would spread his hands towards the earth with his inner side facing down and he would raise his arms so that the whiteness of his armpits could be seen. This was done as a sign of humility and submission before Allah, asking Him for His mercy in providing rain. It also serves as an example to us on how we should pray when asking Allah for something; with humility and sincerity.

The hadith also teaches us about the importance of prayer in Islam; it is not only done during times of hardship or need but can also be used to ask Allah for blessings such as rain which are essential for life on Earth. We should always remember that all our needs can be fulfilled through prayer if we turn towards Allah with sincere hearts and humble ourselves before Him.

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