Istiska prayers performed throughout the Kingdom
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Riyadh, Feb. 9, SPA(Saudi Press Agency) -- Istiska (rain-seeking) prayers
were performed throughout the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia early Saturday.
Prophet Mohammed, peace be upon him, called the Muslims to perform Istiska
prayers in cases of drought or delay in rainfall.

in Makkah, the prayers were led by Dr Abdulrahman al-Sideis, the Imam of the
Haram.

Speaking on the occasion, al-Sideis urged the Muslims to be God-fearing
people, and the said disasters which inflict the people are due to their
sins.

Underlining the importance of water and rainfall, al-Sideis urged the
Muslims to live in line with the teachings of Islam.

He underscored the importance of cooperation and solidarity among the
members of the society, and said sincere efforts should be exerted for
solving the problems of the poor people and making them happy.

Al-Sideis prayed to Almighty Allah to perpetuate his bounties and to make
the hearts of the people full of belief and fear of Allah Almighty.

In the Prophet's Mosque of Madinah, Sheikh Salih al-Bideir, the Imam of the
Prophet's Mosque, led the prayers.

Speaking on the occasion, al-Bideir urged the Muslims to remain God-fearing
people.

He said if the Muslims are keen on the rainfall, then they should repent and
cease committing sins.

Al-Bideir said in cases of disasters, there is no way for the Muslims but to
resort to Allah al-Mighty and ask his forgiveness.

--SPA