"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"
Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.
Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah
As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu
RAIN: A BLESSING FROM ALLAH
Surah Nahl: 11-12
He it is Who sendeth down water from the sky, whence ye have drink, and whence are trees on which ye send your beasts to pasture. (10) Therewith He causeth crops to grow for you, and the olive and the date-palm and grapes and all kinds of fruit. Lo! herein is indeed a portent for people who reflect. (11)
TAFSEER BY DR FARHAT HASHMI
Allah Subhanataala has sent down water for you…………even when it goes to the animals and vegetation it eventually gets to you and nourishes you. The vegetation, which grows by being, fed the water there is subsistence for you and to feed your animals
This mention about the rain is to remind us that it is a source of life for most living things on earth.
Even the sources underground like the wells and lakes are from the rain that Allah Subhanawataala sends down from the skies.
Allah Subhanawataala says in the Quran:
Surah Abasa 80: 24-32
Let man consider his food: (24) How We pour water in showers (25) Then split the earth in clefts (26) And cause the grain to grow therein (27) And grapes and green fodder (28) And olive-trees and palm-trees (29) And garden-closes of thick foliage (30) And fruits and grasses: (31) Provision for you and your cattle. (32)
Rain brings us the Naimah (blessing) of the crops ……….It is He (Subhanawataala who grows from the earth all kinds of vegetation's and fruits. In all these growths from the earth is a sign for those who reflect and research.
The cycle of life nurtured by the rain, the water of which is half inside the earth and half over the earth is universally a source of nurturer. It is used for plants, animals and all living beings whether it is from the open air as rain or on the earth as lakes or absorbed by the roots of plants which are underground.
Thus from something as simple and plain like the dirt on the earth and air and water which are color less and tasteless comes the beauty of colors taste and textures of fruits vegetables, and flowers both with and without fragrance. Thought the source and nurturer is the same for all but each growth has its own particular characteristic.
This is the naimah (blessing) of Allah to His creatures and there are significant signs in it for those who reflect.
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168. Subhaanal-lathee yusabbihur-ra'du bihamdihi walmalaa'ikatu min kheefatihi.
Glory is to Him Whom thunder and angels glorify due to fear of Him.
Reference: Whenever Abdullah bin Zubair (RA) would hear thunder, he would abandon all conversation and say this supplication. See Al-Muwatta' 2/992. It was graded authentic by Al-Albani as a statement of Abdullah bin Zubayr only.
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Invocation for when it rains
172. Allaahumma sayyiban naafi'an
O Allah , (bring) beneficial rain clouds.
Reference: Al-Bukhari, cf. Al-Asqalani, Fathul-Bari 2/518.
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Invocation for the withholding of the rain
174. Allaahumma hawaalaynaa wa laa 'alaynaa. Allaahumma 'alal-'aakaami wadh-dhiraabi, wa butoonil-'awdiyati, wa manaabitish-shajari.
O Allah , let it pass us and not fall upon us , but upon the hills and mountains, and the center of the valleys , and upon the forested lands.
Reference: Al-Bukhari 1/224, Muslim 1/614
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Best Times to make Dua (Supplication)
During The Rain
Narrated Sahel Ibn Saad (RA): that the Messenger of Allah (SAW) said: "Two will not be rejected, Supplication when the Adhan (call of prayer) is being called, and at the time of the rain". [Al-Hakim 2: 114, and Abu Dawud #2540, ibn Majah]
Seek the response to your duas when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls [reported by Imam al-Shafi in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469].
Seek the response to your duas when the armies meet, and the prayer is called, and when rain falls [reported by Imam al-Shafi in al-Umm, al-Sahihah #1469].
The time of the rain is a time of mercy from Allah (SWT) so, one should take advantage of this time when Allah (SWT) is having mercy on His slaves.
http://www.islamawareness.net/Dua/best.html
Coming to Mosque on a Wet Rainy / Muddy day ? |
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 605: Sahih Bukhari
Narrated Nafi:
Once in a cold night, Ibn Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer at ,Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said, "Pray at your homes", and informed us that Allahs Apostle used to tell the Muadhdin to pronounce Adhan and say, "Pray at your homes" at the end of the Adhan on a rainy or a very cold night during the journey."
Narrated Nafi:
Once in a cold night, Ibn Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer at ,Dajnan (the name of a mountain) and then said, "Pray at your homes", and informed us that Allahs Apostle used to tell the Muadhdin to pronounce Adhan and say, "Pray at your homes" at the end of the Adhan on a rainy or a very cold night during the journey."
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 635: Sahih Bukhari
Narrated Nafi:
Once on a very cold and stormy night, Ibn Umar pronounced the Adhan for the prayer and then said, "Pray in your homes." He (Ibn 'Umar) added. "On very cold and rainy nights Allah's Apostle used to order the Muadhdhin to say, Pray in your homes. "
Volume 1, Book 11, Number 637: Sahih Bukhari
Narrated Abdullah bin Al-Harith:
Ibn Abbas addressed us on a (rainy and) muddy day and when the Muadh-dhin said, "Come for the prayer" Ibn Abbas ordered him to say, "Pray in your homes." The people began to look at one another with surprise as if they did not like it.
Ibn Abbas said, "It seems that you thought ill of it but no doubt it was done by one who was better than I (i.e. the Prophet). It (the prayer) is a strict order and I disliked to bring you out."
Ibn Abbas narrated the same as above but he said, "I did not like you to make you sinful (in refraining from coming to the mosque) and to come (to the mosque) covered with mud up to the knees."
How to Cope with Illnesses during Rainy Season
Rainy season is pleasant but it gets lot of illnesses along with it. However, if you take certain precautions during rainy season, you can keep illnesses away from you. Read on to find some tips for coping with illnesses during rainy season.
Most of us enjoy the downpour but the infection and the illness that it brings in is the main problem. This becomes all the more problematic when there are small children at home. The common illnesses are cold, flu, diarrhea and some other water borne and air borne diseases too. However, the sudden change of temperature is the main cause behind getting sick and catching cold and the impurities in water causes stomach and digestive problems.
To cope with illness during rainy season you have to save yourself from sudden decrease in temperature and humidity. You should take some sickness preventing steps so that you can avoid the health problems as much as you can.
Tips to Cope with Illness during Rainy Season
Some common illnesses can not be avoided during rainy season. Here are some tips for helping you to cope with rainy season illnesses.
Be Prepared for Rainy Season
When you are going out, you should be prepared and well geared so that even if you are caught in rain, you do not get drenched. This is very important. This will save you from many infections.
Drink Purified Water
To save yourself from water borne diseases try to purify the drinking water up to the maximum level. There are many new and improved water filters available in the market. They are not only economical are useful also. If you do not have any water purifying system at home, you should buy one of these this rainy season. You can also drink boiled water in the absence of water filter to get somewhat relief from infections.
Take Extra Care
No one wants to get sick. But if anyone is sick in your home, try to give him complete comfort and keep him warm especially when it is cold or flu. Do not take any kind of risk and if the temperature or the symptoms persists even after 24 hours, consult the doctor.
When a person is sick, he or she might feel depressed and so you can put on light and soothing music so that it helps him feel relaxed.
Keep yourself Clean
If the cause of disease is lack of cleanliness, either inside or outside the house, get it rectified first. Cleanliness in every aspect is extremely important during rainy season.
Always wear clean and dry clothes. If possible, keep one extra set of clothing with you when you go out so that even if you get caught in rain, you can change into dry clothes. If you follow these tips and stay protected, you will stay away from infections, allergies and diseases during rain season. It is well said – Prevention is better than cure. If you follow this principle you will be saved from many hassles in life.
Always wear clean and dry clothes. If possible, keep one extra set of clothing with you when you go out so that even if you get caught in rain, you can change into dry clothes. If you follow these tips and stay protected, you will stay away from infections, allergies and diseases during rain season. It is well said – Prevention is better than cure. If you follow this principle you will be saved from many hassles in life.
Avoid Eating Outside and Stay Fit
It is good to eat easily digestive food items in this season. Avoid eating out at any cost. Increase intake of green vegetables and fruits. Try to make your life disciplined and do exercise for at least 30 minutes daily. This will help you keep away many diseases.
Precaution during Rainy Season
If you are caught in rains and get drenched, you should take bath after coming back home and get your hair and body dry completely. Wear dry and clean clothes and if you have been in rain for more time, drink some hot drink preferably hot milk, soup or so. This will save you from catching cold. A glass of hot milk with one teaspoonful of turmeric powder is a very good remedy and you should drink this at night before going to bed.
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