*One should not waste his time needlessly.
*One should help the person who is seeking directions.
*One should excel in giving Da’wah.
*If you go to your bed, shake the sheets for one does not know what may have settled on them.
*Remember Allah whenever you pass by a tree, a rock and the like and be mindful of the Du’aa which should be said during the evening and the morning.
Guidelines When Seeking Rainfall *When rain does not fall, one should perform the prayer for rainfall. The Imam should ask people to fast and give out Sadaqah (charity).
*A day should be assigned for people to perform Istisqaa (rain prayer).
*When one goes to perform the prayer, he should leave his home in a humble manner. Umar b. al-Khattab () said: 'Al'laahum'magh fir lana in'naka kon'ta ghaf'faa'ra.'
Meaning: O Allah forgive us for You are indeed all-forgiving.'
…until he reached the place for prayer.
*Women and children should also attend the Istisqaa prayer.
*One should not call the Adthaan or Iqamah for the Istisqaa prayer.
*One should ask the pious to make Du'aa, for Umar b. al-Khattab () asked al-Abbas () to make du’aa for them when they experienced a drought. Umar () said: ‘O Allah, we used to seek rain by the Du'aa of the Prophet (), now we seek rain by the Du'aa of uncle of Your prophet.’
