Question
A city has experienced very little rain this season. There has been a less than 2% inflow into the supply dams. Can we perform Salaat in the Musjid for rain?
Answer
When there is a drought, then Salaatul Istisqa' is Sunnat. This Salaat is performed on the outskirts of the city, not in the Musjid. Everyone may make dua for rain individually in the Musjid or at home. It is not permissible to perform any congregational Salaat or Dua in the Musjid for this purpose. It is Bid'ah.
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- themajlis.co.za
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- The Majlis Vol 21 No 04
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- 3
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