This page has the words only. Pick the moment you are in.
When rain falls: Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a.
On hearing thunder: Subhana alladhi yusabbihu al-ra'du bihamdih.
When the wind blows: Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha.
Dua when it rains
The supplication
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا
"O Allah, let it be a beneficial rain." al-Bukhari (1032).
Dua after rain
The supplication
مُطِرْنَا بِفَضْلِ اللَّهِ وَرَحْمَتِهِ
"We have been given rain by the grace and mercy of Allah." al-Bukhari (846), Muslim (71). Rain is from Allah, not from the stars.
Dua for heavy rain
When rain becomes too much and you fear harm:
The supplication
اللَّهُمَّ حَوَالَيْنَا وَلَا عَلَيْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ عَلَى الْآكَامِ وَالظِّرَابِ، وَبُطُونِ الْأَوْدِيَةِ، وَمَنَابِتِ الشَّجَرِ
"O Allah, around us and not upon us. O Allah, on the hills, the high ground, the valleys and where trees grow." al-Bukhari (1014), Muslim (897).
Dua for thunder
The supplication
سُبْحَانَ الَّذِي يُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
"Glory be to the One whom thunder glorifies with His praise, and the angels out of awe of Him." Abdullah ibn al-Zubayr would stop talking and say this, in Malik's Muwatta and al-Adab al-Mufrad (723).
It comes from the verse:
Surah Ar-Ra'd 13:13
Verified recitation
وَيُسَبِّحُ ٱلرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِۦ وَٱلْمَلَٰٓئِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِۦ وَيُرْسِلُ ٱلصَّوَٰعِقَ فَيُصِيبُ بِهَا مَن يَشَآءُ وَهُمْ يُجَٰدِلُونَ فِى ٱللَّهِ وَهُوَ شَدِيدُ ٱلْمِحَالِ وَيُسَبِّحُ الرَّعْدُ بِحَمْدِهِ وَالْمَلَائِكَةُ مِنْ خِيفَتِهِ
Dua for wind
The supplication
اللَّهُمَّ إِنِّي أَسْأَلُكَ خَيْرَهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا فِيهَا، وَخَيْرَ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ، وَأَعُوذُ بِكَ مِنْ شَرِّهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا فِيهَا، وَشَرِّ مَا أُرْسِلَتْ بِهِ
"O Allah, I ask You for its good, the good within it and the good it was sent with, and I seek refuge in You from its evil, the evil within it and the evil it was sent with." Muslim (899).
Quick table
| Moment | What to say | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Rain falls | Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a | al-Bukhari 1032 |
| After rain | Mutirna bi fadlillahi wa rahmatih | al-Bukhari 846 |
| Heavy rain | Allahumma hawalayna wa la alayna | al-Bukhari 1014 |
| Thunder | Subhana alladhi yusabbihu al-ra'd | al-Muwatta |
| Wind | Allahumma inni as'aluka khayraha | Muslim 899 |
Common mistakes
- Cursing the wind or rain. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "Do not curse the wind." al-Tirmidhi (2252).
- Crediting rain to the stars.
- Forgetting that rainfall is a good time to make dua.
Frequently asked questions
What if the rain is late?
The rain-seeking prayer is prescribed. Steps in Salat al-Istisqa.
Is dua during rain answered?
A narration says so, though its chain was discussed. Dua is good at any time, so make use of it.
Where can I check the weather?
Every city page on prayer times shows the weather with the prayer times, and more remembrances are on the azkar page.
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Last updated: 9 October 2026