King Salman calls for rain-seeking prayers

Riyadh: King Salman called for rain-seeking prayers in all regions of the Kingdom on Thursday, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The performance of istisqa prayers is in accordance with the drought practices of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).

In a statement issued by the Royal Court on Monday, the king called on everybody to pray to Allah



for repentance, forgiveness and mercy.

The istisqa prayer consists of two rakats, and is started with seven takbirs in the first rakah and six takbirs in the second.

The imam usually recites Surah Al-Aala and Surah Al-Ghashiyah, respectively, in each rakahs. After the salah, the imam delivers a sermon and offers a dua.