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Dua for Rain — Allahumma Sqī 'Ibādaka

Source: Abu Dawud 1176

((اللَّهُمَّاسْقِعِبَادَكَ،وَبَهَائِمَكَ،وَانْشُرْرَحْمَتَكَ،وَأَحْيِيبَلَدَكَالْمَيِّتَ)).

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Transliteration

Allahumma sqi 'ibādaka, wa bahā'imaka, wanshur raḥmataka, wa aḥyi baladaka al-mayyita.

Translation

O Allah, give water to Your servants and Your animals. Spread Your mercy and bring Your dead land back to life.

Context

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ would say this supplication when seeking rain. This dua directly addresses Allah, asking for His mercy to reach all of His creation, both human and animal, and to revive the barren land.

Benefit

This dua acknowledges Allah's power over sustenance and life, seeking His mercy to alleviate drought and bring prosperity through rain.

When to Recite

When rain is needed or during a drought.

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