اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ أَغِثْنَا
O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain.
Allahumma aghithna, Allahumma aghithna, Allahumma aghithna
When to Read
This supplication is recited during times of drought, when the land is parched, and new sprouts and young plants are struggling to survive. It's a call to Allah for His mercy to bring life-giving rain, essential for agriculture and the sustenance of His creation.
How to Read
This dua is a direct plea to Allah. It's best recited with sincere intention, raising hands in supplication, and with a hopeful heart. The repetition emphasizes the urgency and deep need for Allah's mercy. Recite it facing the Qiblah, or in any state of earnestness. It is traditionally called 'Istisqa'.
Virtues & Benefits
Seeking rain through dua is a Sunnah practice of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. It demonstrates our reliance on Allah for all provisions, including the rain that sustains life and nourishes the earth. It reminds us that even the smallest sprout is a miracle of Allah's creation, and its survival is in His hands. The act of calling upon Allah in times of need strengthens our faith and connection to Him, seeking His mercy not just for ourselves but for all of creation.
Source & Authentication
Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: A man entered the Masjid on a Friday and the Prophet (ﷺ) was delivering the Khutbah. The man said, 'O Allah's Messenger! The wealth has been destroyed and the roads are cut off, so we cannot get any capital in the Hijaz. Please ask Allah to give us rain.' So the Prophet (ﷺ) raised his hands and said: 'O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain.' We said, 'O Allah's Messenger! We wish you had invoked Allah to give us water that would last.' It was a Thursday. The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'I do not know; but if it is Thursday, then Allah knows.' Then the Prophet (ﷺ) raised his hands and said: 'O Allah, rain us with Your mercy and not with punishment or destruction or ruin.' We said, 'O Allah's Messenger! Invoke Allah to give us rain.' So the Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, rain us with Your mercy and not with punishment or destruction or ruin.' The Prophet (ﷺ) raised his hands and said: 'O Allah, rain us with Your mercy and not with punishment or destruction or ruin.' He said, 'Allah will not cause it to be a drought.' So they said, 'O Allah's Messenger! Ask Allah to make it rain.' The Prophet (ﷺ) said: 'O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain. O Allah, grant us rain.' He said, 'Allah will not cause it to be a drought.' 'Abdullah bin Yazid said: 'I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) on the pulpit and he was calling out: 'O Allah, grant us rain.' Anas (may Allah be pleased with him) said: 'The Prophet (ﷺ) raised his hands and invoked Allah for rain until his armpits became white.' (Sahih al-Bukhari 1013)