Is the story about the rain being stopped because of the sinner in the time of Musa (‘alayhis salam) and then rain pouring down because of his repentance authentic?
Answer:
This incident is cited by Imam Ibn Qudamah Al-Maqdisy (rahimahullah) in his famous book: Kitabut Tawwabin, pg. 80 without any chain.
It is possibly from the historical (Israely) narrations, which one is allowed to quote as long as it -like in this case- does not contravene our Shari’ah.
In Surah Nuh, Allah Ta’ala promises rain if the people repent.
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best,
Answered by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar