HH The Amir Calls for Istisqaa Prayer for Rain This Thursday

Community gathers for traditional prayer as Qatar seeks rainfall blessings.

Publish date: Wednesday، 13 November 2024

HH The Amir Calls for Istisqaa Prayer for Rain This Thursday

His Highness The Amir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has invited the nation to participate in the Istisqaa Prayer, set for Thursday, November 14, at the Lusail Mosque.

The special prayer, led by HH The Amir alongside top officials, seeks divine intervention for much-needed rain after an extended dry period.

Understanding the Istisqaa Prayer
The Istisqaa Prayer (Salatul-Istisqaa), a tradition rooted in Islamic teachings, is performed when rainfall is scarce. This ritual dates back to Prophet Muhammad's era when, during times of drought, he would call on God for rain, with prayers often met by the blessing of showers.

When and Where?
Typically observed about 20 minutes post-sunrise, similar to Eid prayers, Istisqaa is ideally conducted outdoors but may move indoors due to special conditions. The Lusail Mosque will be the gathering point for this community call to prayer.

How Is It Performed?
The prayer consists of two rak’at without Adhan or Iqamah. The imam initiates the first rak’ah with seven takbeers (saying "Allahu Akbar") and the second rak’ah with five. The imam’s hands are raised with each takbeer, invoking praise and seeking blessings. A sermon follows, focusing on seeking forgiveness and concluding with the imam turning his cloak inside out—symbolic of change and renewal—facing the Qiblah.

Qatar’s community is encouraged to come together for this sacred prayer, emphasizing collective hope, peace, and the promise of rain.

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HH The Amir Calls for Istisqaa Prayer for Rain This Thursday

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