اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا بَرَكَةً عَلَيْنَا، وَاجْعَلْهَا سُقْيَا رَحْمَةً، وَلاَ تَجْعَلْهَا عَذَابًا، اللَّهُمَّ اجْعَلْهَا صَيَابًا نَافِعًا.
O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and the goodness of what is within it, and the goodness of what it has been sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what is within it, and the evil of what it has been sent with. O Allah, make it a blessing upon us, and make it a rainfall of mercy, and do not make it a punishment. O Allah, make it a beneficial downpour.
Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha, wa khayra ma fiha, wa khayra ma ursilat bihi, wa a'udhu bika min sharriha, wa sharri ma fiha, wa sharri ma ursilat bihi. Allahumma ij'alha barakatan 'alayna, waj'alha suqya rahmatin, wa la taj'alha 'adhaban. Allahumma ij'alha sayyaban nafi'an.
When to Read
This dua is recited when heavy rain begins, especially if it disrupts travel plans or causes concern. It's a comprehensive supplication acknowledging both the potential blessings and dangers of rain, seeking Allah's protection and favor.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity and conviction as the rain starts. Face the direction of the rain if possible, and raise your hands slightly, as you would with other duas. Focus on the meaning and the plea for Allah's help and guidance during this potentially challenging time.
Virtues & Benefits
This beautiful dua encapsulates a believer's recognition of Allah's power over all natural phenomena. By seeking the goodness of the rain and its purpose, and taking refuge from its potential harm, one demonstrates Tawakkul (reliance on Allah) and Tawhid (Oneness of Allah). It's a profound way to turn an inconvenience into an act of worship, seeking divine assistance to navigate difficulties and benefit from His blessings.
Source & Authentication
It was narrated from 'Aishah (may Allah be pleased with her) that when the wind blew strongly, the Prophet (peace be upon him) would say: 'O Allah, I ask You for its goodness, and the goodness of what is within it, and the goodness of what it has been sent with. And I seek refuge in You from its evil, and the evil of what is within it, and the evil of what it has been sent with. O Allah, make it a blessing upon us, and make it a rainfall of mercy, and do not make it a punishment. O Allah, make it a beneficial downpour.' [Sahih Muslim 899]