Invocation for when it rains

اللَّهُمَّ صَيِّباً نَافِعاً

Pronunciation

Allahumma sayyiban nafi'a

English meaning

O Allah, may it be a beneficial rain cloud.

Explanation (Tafseer)

This concise prayer asks that the falling rain be beneficial. Rather than requesting rain without qualification, it focuses on a good result, asking Allah that the downpour bring usefulness and not merely water or intensity.

When to use

Invocation for when it rains

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 172

Open source