Applicable Translations Indonesia عربي

323 - Chapter on the prohibition of cursing the wind and pointing out what should be said when the wind blows

1727/1 - Abu al-Mundhir Ubayy ibn Ka‘b (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) said: “Do not curse the wind. If you see what you dislike thereof, then say: ‘Allāhumma innā nas’aluka min khayri hadhihi ar-rīh wa khayri mā fīhā wa khayri mā umirat bih, wa na‘ūdhu bika min sharri hadhihi ar-rīh wa sharri mā fīhā wa sharri mā umirat bih (O Allah, we ask You for the good of this wind, the good of what it contains, and the good of what it is ordered to do. We seek refuge with You from the evil of this wind, the evil of what it contains, and the evil of what it is ordered to do).’” [Narrated by Al-Tirmidhi; he classified it as Hasan Sahīh (sound authentic)]

1728/2 - Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) reported that he heard the Prophet (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) say: “The wind is from the mercy of Allah. It brings mercy, and it brings punishment. When you see it, do not curse it, but ask Allah for its goodness and seek Allah’s refuge from its evil.” [Narrated by Abu Dāwūd with a sound Isnād]

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1729/3 - ‘Ā’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: “Upon the blowing of wind, the Messenger of Allah (may Allah’s peace and blessings be upon him) used to say: ‘Allāhumma inni as’aluka khayrahā wa khayra mā fīhā wa khayra mā ursilat bih, wa a‘ūdhu bika min sharrihā wa sharri mā fīhā wa sharri mā ursilat bih (O Allah, I ask You for its good and the good of what is in it and the good for which it was sent; and I seek refuge with You from its evil and the evil of what is in it and the evil for which it was sent).’” [Narrated by Muslim]

Guidance from the Hadīths:

1) It is prohibited to curse the wind, for it is one of the signs of Allah Almighty and it abounds with good things, like rain and pollen.

2) When the Shariah forbids something, it directs us towards what is better. So, it prohibits us from cursing the wind and teaches us such supplications that protect us from its evil and bring us its goodness, by the will of Allah Almighty.

3) At times of hardship and fear, a person should turn to his Lord and seek refuge in Him. Indeed, Allah does not disappoint a servant who resorts to Him.

4) Encouraging the regular recitation of the Shariah-approved supplications, which protect one against all evils and bring him all goodness.