Abu al-Malih said: That took place on a Friday.
Explanation & Benefits
Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi
1058. Commentary:
If rain causes hardship for the people, then attendance at the congregation is excused; such individuals should perform the Zuhr prayer in their homes. The imam should lead the Jumu‘ah prayer for those present there, just as the Prophet sallallahu alayhi wa sallam did. See: [فتاويٰ ابن تيميه : 101/24]
Source: Sunan Abu Dawood – Commentary by Shaykh Umar Farooq Saeedi, Page: 1058