Before departing his place it started to raining.

Before departing his place it started to raining. Al-Shi’bi said: Umar went out for istisqa’ with people, but he sufficed only with asking forgiveness till coming back. People began to inquire: O Amir al-Mu’minin, but you haven’t implored God to provide us with water? He said: I asked for rain through the sky majadih 275 (extreme parts, roots) from which rain is sought to come down. Then he cited the verse: “...Seek ye the forgiveness of your Lord! Verily He is the Most-Forgiving.

He will send (down) upon you the cloud raining in torrents.” Then he cited: “And that Seek ye the forgiveness of your Lord, then turn ye unto Him repentant.” (11:3) 276 Al-Shi’bi says: He (Umar) went out…