What does Allahumma Sayyiban Nafian mean?

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Discover the meaning of the term Allahumma Sayyiban Nafian (اللهم صيباً نافعاً) in Islamic vocabulary.

Updated on 11 April 2026 at 1:05 AM

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Definition Allahumma Sayyiban Nafian

What is said when rain falls, among the sunnas, meaning: O Allah, make it a beneficial rain, not harmful.
When to say it? When rain falls

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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم Mon 21 Jumada al-Awwal
الاثنين 21 جمادى الأولى
أحدب متناقص Waning Gibbous Day 22 / 29.5
Illumination 52%
New moon in 8 days
سبحان الله وبحمده Glory and praise be to Allah

إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ