Kano Residents Hold Special Prayers For Rain

The Kano State Council of Ulama yesterday organised a special rain-seeking prayer (Salatul Istisqa) at the Umar Bin Khattab Mosque.

Residents trooped out to seek divine intervention on the delayed rainy season.

The prayer session was attended by prominent clerics, government officials and respected community leaders.

Speaking after the prayer, chairman of the council, Sheikh Ibrahim Khalil, called on residents to embrace acts of charity, alms-giving and good deeds as spiritual tools to seek Allah’s mercy and relief.

“Charity and good deeds attract Allah’s mercy and can bring prosperity to the land,” Sheikh Khalil said. He urged the faithful to go beyond prayers by engaging in righteous conduct, fulfilling religious obligations and supporting those in need.

He also stressed the importance of repentance and reconciliation, urging individuals to mend their relationships with Allah and one another. “When we wrong others, we must seek forgiveness. Healing begins with sincere repentance, kindness, and unity,” he added.

The special prayer organised by the Council of Ulama, highlighted growing public concern over prolonged dry spells threatening farming activities across the state.