Protection · Dua
When it rains
"O Allah, may it be a beneficial rain cloud."
اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّبًا نَافِعًا
TransliterationAllāhumma ṣayyiban nāfiʿā
Translation
O Allah, may it be a beneficial rain cloud.
When to recite
When rain begins to fall.
Reference
SourceSahih al-Bukhari 1032
GradingSahih al-Bukhari
About Protection duas
Seeking refuge in Allah from every harm — spiritual and physical.
More duas in Protection
Morning & evening protectionIn the name of Allah, with whose name nothing on earth or in the heavens can cause harm — He is the …Against the evil eye and every harmI seek refuge in Allah's perfect words from the evil of what He has created.Ayat al-Kursi (protection through the day)Allah — there is no god but He, the Ever-Living, the Sustainer of existence. Neither drowsiness over…Before traveling (mounting a vehicle)Glory be to Him who has subjected this to us — we could never have accomplished it ourselves — and i…Dua for Safar (travel) — full journey supplicationO Allah, we ask You on this journey of ours for righteousness, God-consciousness, and deeds pleasing…Returning from a journeyWe return, repentant, worshipping our Lord and offering Him praise.
Explore duas by occasion
Frequently asked
When should you recite "When it rains"?
When rain begins to fall.
What is the source of "When it rains"?
This dua is narrated from Sahih al-Bukhari 1032 and is graded Sahih al-Bukhari.
What does "When it rains" mean in English?
O Allah, may it be a beneficial rain cloud. — This is the English translation of the Arabic supplication. Transliteration: Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfiʿā.
What is the transliteration of "When it rains"?
The transliteration is: Allāhumma ṣayyiban nāfiʿā. This helps non-Arabic speakers pronounce the dua correctly while learning the Arabic text.