Performing طواف during rain is not only permissible but considered specially blessed. Rain is seen as a sign of Allah's mercy, and دعا made during rainfall is among those more likely to be answered. There is no prohibition or dislike (karahah) associated with performing طواف in the rain. Scholars encourage حجاج to take advantage of such moments for sincere دعا.
Performing طواف during rain is entirely permissible and is, in fact, considered a specially blessed time by scholars. There is no scholarly prohibition or dislike associated with طواف during rainfall. نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) identified rainfall as one of the times when دعا is more likely to be answered, making طواف during rain an excellent opportunity to combine two blessed acts — circumambulating the کعبۃ اللہ and supplicating during rainfall.
Sheikh Ibn Baz encouraged حجاج to take advantage of rain during their حج, noting that it is a manifestation of Allah's mercy and a time when the gates of heaven are opened. He stated there is no basis for the claim that طواف should be postponed due to rain. The Permanent Committee similarly confirmed that طواف during rain is valid and carries no special restrictions.
From a practical standpoint, scholars note that the Mataf (طواف area) can become slippery during rain, and حجاج — especially the elderly and those with mobility issues — should exercise caution. The مسجد الحرام administration takes measures to ensure safety during such times. Pilgrims may also perform طواف on the covered upper floors if they prefer to avoid the rain, and this is equally valid. Using an umbrella during طواف is also permissible.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'Two (دعائیں) are not rejected: the دعا at the time of the call to نماز (adhan) and the دعا during rain.'
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'Two (دعائیں) are not rejected: the دعا at the time of the call to نماز (adhan) and the دعا during rain.'
When نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) saw rain, he would say: 'O Allah, make it a beneficial rain (Allahumma sayyiban nafi'an).'
When نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) saw rain, he would say: 'O Allah, make it a beneficial rain (Allahumma sayyiban nafi'an).'
Scholars from different schools of Islamic jurisprudence offer varying perspectives on this matter.
طواف during rain is permissible and blessed. The Hanafi school sees no objection and encourages دعا during rainfall.
The general permissibility of طواف at all times includes during rain, and hadith on دعا during rain supports seeking it.
The Maliki school considers طواف during rain permissible and praiseworthy. Imam Malik viewed rain as a mercy and encouraged worship during it.
Al-Mudawwanah: no prohibition on طواف during rain; rain is considered a blessing.
طواف during rain is fully permissible. The Shafi'i school holds that all times are valid for طواف, including during rain, and the added blessing of rainfall makes it especially encouraged.
Al-Majmu' by al-Nawawi: طواف is valid at all times, and rain is a time of accepted دعا.
The Hanbali school considers طواف during rain permissible and encouraged due to the special blessing of rain. No restriction or dislike applies.
Al-Mughni by Ibn Qudamah: طواف is valid at all times without restriction, and rain is a time of mercy.
This is a scholarly summary, not a personal fatwa. Consult your scholar for personal rulings.
نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) said: 'Two (دعائیں) are not rejected: the دعا at the time of the call to نماز (adhan) and the دعا during rain.'
Sunan Abu Dawud #2540 (hasan)When نبی کریم (صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم) saw rain, he would say: 'O Allah, make it a beneficial rain (Allahumma sayyiban nafi'an).'
Sahih al-Bukhari #1032 (sahih)