and cause the livestock to give abundant milk; shower us with the blessings of the sky and bring forth for us the blessings of the earth; lift from us those calamities that none can lift but You. O Allah, we seek Your forgiveness—indeed, You are Ever-Forgiving—so pour down upon us copious, driving rain.”

It is recommended to bathe in the valley when it begins to flow and to glorify Allah at the sound of thunder and the flash of lightning.

Section. The prayer of fear (ṣalāt al-khawf) may be performed in three ways:

1. If the enemy is not in the direction of the qiblah, the imam divides the combatants into two groups. One group faces the enemy while the other stands behind him. He leads the rear group in one rakʿah; they then complete the prayer on their own and move to confront the enemy. The first group returns, and he leads them in one rakʿah; they too complete the prayer on their own, and he ends the prayer with them by giving the salām.
2. If the enemy is in the direction of the qiblah, the imam arranges the fighters in two rows and pronounces the opening takbīr with all of them. When he goes into prostration, one row prostrates with him while the other stands guard. When he rises, the guarding row prostrates and then rejoins him.
3. In conditions of extreme fear and the thick of battle, each person prays in whatever manner is possible—on foot or mounted, facing the qiblah or not.

Section. It is forbidden for men to wear silk or gold rings, whereas both are permissible for women. For men, a small amount of gold is as unlawful as a large amount. If a garment is partly silk (ibrīsam) and partly cotton or linen, it may be worn provided the silk does not predominate.

Section. Four matters are obligatory concerning the deceased: washing the body, shrouding it, and performing the funeral prayer