Hyderabad: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to people to participate in Salat-ul-Istisqa (Namaz-e-Istisqa) at Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM, seeking Allah’s mercy for rainfall amid concerns over inadequate rain in Telangana. Owaisi said weather experts have pointed to the El Niño effect as one reason for the lack of rainfall and urged people to gather in large numbers to offer the special prayer.

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Names

• Asaduddin Owaisi
• Maulana Aqil Sahib (Rahmatullah Alaih)
• Rashid Reddy (mentioned by Owaisi while recalling the 2008 incident)
• Imam Sahib
• Ulama-e-Kiram
• Mashaikh-e-Islam
• AIMIM (Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen)

Locations

• Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground
• Masab Tank
• Hyderabad
• Telangana
• Himayat Sagar

Specific Places

• Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground
• Himayat Sagar lake bed

Dates & Time

• 15.07.2026 (Press appeal date)
• 26 July 2026 (Sunday)
• 9:30 AM
• 2008 (Reference made by Owaisi)

Numbers

• Two Rakats of Salat-ul-Istisqa
• 9:30 AM
• 26 July 2026
• 2008

Legal Sections

• No legal sections or laws mentioned.

Statements and Appeals

• Salat-ul-Istisqa is being organized for rainfall.
• Weather experts have stated that the El Niño effect is affecting rainfall.
• Lack of rain may cause losses to farmers.
• Water is essential for human life.
• Owaisi appealed to all people to attend the prayer.
• Owaisi appealed to AIMIM district leaders to organize Salat-ul-Istisqa in their respective areas after consulting local scholars.
• Owaisi recalled that in 2008, under the leadership of Maulana Aqil Sahib (Rahmatullah Alaih), thousands gathered at the dried bed of Himayat Sagar and prayed for rain, after which rainfall occurred while people were returning home.
• Owaisi said people should place complete trust in Allah, continue making dua, and remember that Allah is the most powerful.

Current Status

• Salat-ul-Istisqa has been announced and is scheduled for July 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.

AIMIM Calls for Salat-ul-Istisqa in Hyderabad Amid Rain Deficit

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has urged people to participate in Salat-ul-Istisqa (Namaz-e-Istisqa) to seek rainfall as Telangana continues to face concerns over insufficient rain. The special prayer will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground, Masab Tank, Hyderabad.

The invitation reads:

“Salat-ul-Istisqa (Namaz-e-Istisqa) – Special prayer and dua for rainfall.”

It invites all people to attend the gathering and includes the Quranic message:

“And Allah is the One who sends down rain after people have lost hope.”

Asaduddin Owaisi Cites El Niño Effect

Addressing the public, Asaduddin Owaisi said that reports indicate rainfall has been below normal in Telangana and that weather experts have attributed this to the El Niño effect.

He said Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) has decided to organize Salat-ul-Istisqa on July 26, explaining that people gather for this prayer in a manner similar to Eid prayers.

Owaisi said the congregation will hear a Khutbah (sermon) by the Imam Sahib, followed by the offering of two Rakats of Salat-ul-Istisqa according to its prescribed method, including the required Takbirs. After the prayer, the Imam will make dua to Allah for beneficial rainfall.

Owaisi Says Rain Is Essential for Farmers and Life

Owaisi said rainfall is necessary because poor rainfall would result in losses to farmers and create water-related hardships.

He stated that life cannot continue without water and urged everyone to pray sincerely to Allah for beneficial rain.

He appealed to all people to attend the prayer at Eidgah Bilali, Masab Tank, at 9:30 AM on July 26.

Appeal to AIMIM District Leaders

Owaisi also appealed to AIMIM district leaders to consult Ulama-e-Kiram and organize Salat-ul-Istisqa in their respective areas.

He said Muslims should collectively supplicate before Allah, asking Him to send clouds, irrigate the earth, and bless people with beneficial rainfall.

Owaisi Recalls 2008 Himayat Sagar Prayer

Recalling an earlier event, Owaisi said he remembered an incident from 2008, during the government of Rashid Reddy, when under the leadership of Maulana Aqil Sahib (Rahmatullah Alaih), thousands of Farzandan-e-Tawheed gathered at the dried bed of Himayat Sagar.

He said an emotional dua was offered there, with many participants moved to tears out of fear of Allah and hope in His mercy.

According to Owaisi, while people were returning home after the prayers, Allah accepted their supplications and rain began to fall.

Complete Trust in Allah, Says Owaisi

Owaisi urged people to maintain strong faith in Allah and remain hopeful.

He said those trying to frighten others through worldly power should remember that Fir’aun (Pharaoh), Namrud, and Shaddad also possessed great power and wealth, but Allah demonstrated that He alone is the Most Powerful.

He appealed to people to continue praying to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’ala for beneficial rainfall.

AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has appealed to the public to participate in Salat-ul-Istisqa (Namaz-e-Istisqa) on July 26, 2026, at 9:30 AM at Eidgah Bilali Hockey Ground, Masab Tank, Hyderabad, seeking Allah’s mercy for rainfall amid concerns over inadequate rain in Telangana. He cited the El Niño effect, recalled a similar prayer gathering at Himayat Sagar in 2008, urged AIMIM district leaders to organize similar prayers, and called upon everyone to place their trust in Allah and pray for beneficial rain.

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