Sana'a: The Yemeni Fatwa House and the Yemeni Scholars Association have urged the Yemeni people to gather at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow, Wednesday, to perform the Istisqa' prayer. This call to prayer is intended as a communal act of repentance and supplication, seeking divine mercy for much-needed rainfall across the region.
According to Yemen News Agency, the statement from the House and the Association encourages participation from all sectors of society, including those in the free governorates, ministries, institutions, universities, schools, and government facilities. The appeal is for everyone to work with the organizing committee, performing the prayer with repentance, supplication, and a commitment to uphold righteousness.
The statement highlights the importance of fearing Allah, turning to Him sincerely, and seeking forgiveness for sins and transgressions. It underscores the belief that such actions may lead to abundant rain and moral strength to face adversities. The statement draws upon religious scripture, urging people to ask forgiveness from their Lord to receive blessings and increase in strength.
Further, the statement warns against actions that are believed to anger Allah, such as turning away from Him, neglecting prescribed duties, and failing to implement His rulings. It emphasizes the importance of adherence to faith, piety, and charity, which are seen as means to induce rain and sustenance.
The Yemeni Fatwa House and the Yemeni Scholars Association stress that drought and calamities result from sins and transgressions. They call for self-reflection and repentance as a way to remove these hardships. The statement also calls for unity, reconciliation, and continued demonstrations in support of Gaza, alongside public remembrance of Allah.
The necessity of paying zakat sincerely, with a pure heart, is emphasized, along with the need to approach Allah with certainty of a response to prayers. The statement concludes by advising against forbidden actions and encouraging the pursuit of lawful sustenance, which is believed to open the doors to answered prayers and blessings.