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HH the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani joined worshippers in performing Istisqaa Prayer (Prayer for rain) at Al-Wajba prayer ground yesterday morning.
HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani, several sheikhs and ministers also took part in the prayer.
In a sermon after the prayer, Dr Sheikh Thaqeel bin Sayer al-Shammari, judge at the Cassation Court, called on the worshippers to repent, return to God and make supplication to Almighty Allah for rain. Dr al-Shammari urged people to ask Allah for forgiveness and to pay zakat.
The rain prayers are performed in pursuit of the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) when there is a delay in the rainfall.
HH the Deputy Emir Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad al-Thani with other dignitaries performing the Istisqaa Prayer (Prayer for rain) at Al-Wajba prayer ground yesterday.
