What is the ruling regarding performing the Prayer for Seeking Rain (Salat al-Istisqa)?
Chapter on the Prayer for Rain (Istisqa)
Al-Mughni
Book of the Eclipse Prayers (Solar and Lunar)
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The Prayer for Seeking Rain is an emphasized Sunnah, established through the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him, and his righteous successors. When the land is barren and rain is withheld, the people exit with the Imam to perform this prayer.