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Sahih Muslim 894a (Book 9, Hadith 1) #9236
Praying for Rain in Islam

SUMMARY: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) prayed for rain and turned his mantle while facing the Qibla.

'Abdullah b. Zaid b. Mazini reported: The Messenger of Allah went to the place of prayer and prayed for rain and turned round his mantle while facing the Qibla.
وَحَدَّثَنَا يَحْيَى بْنُ يَحْيَى، قَالَ قَرَأْتُ عَلَى مَالِكٍ عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ أَبِي بَكْرٍ، أَنَّهُ سَمِعَ عَبَّادَ بْنَ تَمِيمٍ، يَقُولُ سَمِعْتُ عَبْدَ اللَّهِ بْنَ زَيْدٍ الْمَازِنِيَّ، يَقُولُ خَرَجَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ إِلَى الْمُصَلَّى فَاسْتَسْقَى وَحَوَّلَ رِدَاءَهُ حِينَ اسْتَقْبَلَ الْقِبْلَةَ

TOPICS
prayer  *  rain  *  supplication  *  salat  *  barakah  *  qibla  *  dua

QUICK LESSONS:
Pray sincerely with faith when asking Allah for something you need or want . Face towards Kaaba while doing so . Remain humble no matter what your station may be in life .

EXPLANATIONS:
This hadith speaks of the importance of prayer in Islam and how it can be used to ask Allah for rain. The Prophet Muhammad PBUH went to a place of prayer and faced the direction of the Kaaba, known as the Qibla, while turning his mantle around himself. This is an example of how Muslims should pray when asking Allah for something they need or want such as rain during a drought or other difficult times. It is important to remember that all supplications must be made with sincerity and faith that Allah will answer them in His own time and way.

The act of praying for rain also serves as a reminder that we are dependent on Allah's mercy and grace at all times; He alone has control over our lives and our environment so we must always turn to Him in times of need or difficulty. Additionally, this hadith teaches us about humility; even though Prophet Muhammad PBUH was one of the most powerful people on earth at that time he still humbled himself before God by turning his mantle around himself while praying for rain - an act which shows us how important it is to remain humble no matter what our station may be in life.

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