Dua When Rain Is Excessive (Hawalayna)
Turning heavy rain to benefit around us, not upon us
Also searched as: zyada barish ki dua • excess rain dua • flood rain dua
Arabic
اللَّهُمَّ حَوَالَيْنَا وَلَا عَلَيْنَا، اللَّهُمَّ عَلَى الْآكَامِ وَالظِّرَابِ وَبُطُونِ الْأَوْدِيَةِ وَمَنَابِتِ الشَّجَرِ
Transliteration
Allahumma hawalayna wa la alayna, Allahumma alal-akami waz-zirabi wa butunil-awdiyati wa manabitish-shajar.
Meaning
O Allah, around us and not upon us — on hills, highlands, valley bottoms and tree pastures.
Reference
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
When to recite
Flooding or damaging rain • Once
Virtue
The Prophet’s flood-turning dua — rain redirected to benefit, harm lifted.
Sources & review
Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim
Prophetic dua • Narrated by Anas ibn Malik • Grade: Sahih • Learn personal details from a qualified teacher; minor school differences exist.
Educational content — not a fatwa. See methodology and disclaimer.
Reviewed • 2026-01-01Our methodology
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
When should I recite Dua When Rain Is Excessive (Hawalayna)?
Flooding or damaging rain. Recite it once.
What is the virtue of Dua When Rain Is Excessive (Hawalayna)?
The Prophet’s flood-turning dua — rain redirected to benefit, harm lifted.
Where is Dua When Rain Is Excessive (Hawalayna) from?
Source: Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim (narrated by Anas ibn Malik). Grade: Sahih. As always, learn the wording from a teacher and consult scholars for rulings.
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