The Rain Prayer (صلاة الاستسقاء)

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• What is Imam Abu Hanifah's legal position regarding a specific congregational prayer for Istisqa'?
• According to the Sahibayn (Abu Yusuf and Muhammad), the Imam leads the congregation in two units with loud recitation, followed by two sermons.
• For how many consecutive days is it recommended to go out to the open field to seek rain?
• Non-Muslim citizens (Dhimmi) are legally permitted to join the Muslims in the open field during the Istisqa' gatherings.
• What kind of clothing is recommended to be worn when going out for the rain prayer?
• According to Imam Abu Yusuf, only the Imam is recommended to reverse his outer cloak (Qalb al-Rida') during the rain sermon.
• Match the legal views and actions of Istisqa' with their correct Hanafi authorities:
• Sort the following categories of creations into "Recommended to bring out to the Istisqa' field" and "Prohibited from attending the Istisqa' field" according to the text: