Because the clock nears midday in the present day, mosques throughout the UAE are filling with worshippers answering President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed’s name for a nationwide Salat al-Istisqā — the prayer for rain. Should you plan to affix, right here’s every little thing it’s essential to find out about when, how, and why this highly effective act of religion takes place in the present day.
UAE prayer for rain timing and mosque areas
The Salat al-Istisqā can be held in the present day, Friday, October 17, round half-hour earlier than the common Friday prayer (Jumu’ah).Approximate prayer occasions by emirate:
The Federal Authority for Islamic Affairs and Endowments (Awqaf) confirmed that every one mosques throughout the nation will maintain the prayer concurrently. Residents can attend any close by mosque or open-air musallah.
Tips on how to carry out Salat al-Istisqā step-by-step
The Istisqā prayer is brief, non secular, and rooted in Prophetic custom. It may be carried out in congregation or individually when you can not attain a mosque. Step-by-step information:
Widespread du‘ā to recite: “O Allah, give us rain, plentiful, helpful, and never dangerous.” (اللهم اسقنا غيثًا مغيثًا مريئًا نافعًا غير ضارٍّ)
Visitors advisory for in the present day’s Salat al-Istisqā
Worshippers heading to mosques and open-air musallahs for in the present day’s prayer ought to anticipate heavier visitors round main prayer areas. Authorities might implement non permanent street closures or diversions close to massive mosques to make sure security and clean motion. It’s really useful to depart early, ideally 20–half-hour earlier than the prayer, and think about carpooling or public transport the place doable. Staying up to date with native visitors information will assist keep away from delays and make your journey to the Istisqā extra peaceable and hassle-free.
UAE leaders to affix nationwide Salat al-Istisqā 2025
At present’s nationwide Salat al-Istisqā (Prayer for Rain) is a robust image of unity throughout the UAE, led by the nation’s high management. Following the directive of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, rulers and crown princes in all emirates are anticipated to take part. Senior officers, ministers, and members of the Presidential Courtroom are becoming a member of the congregations at distinguished mosques comparable to Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi and Al Safa Grand Mosque in Dubai, alongside the general public. Their involvement, coordinated with non secular our bodies together with Awqaf and the Emirates Fatwa Council, underscores the prayer’s message of nationwide solidarity, humility, and shared non secular accountability.
