This document discusses three specific prayers in Islam - Salat al 'Istiqa', Salat al Kusuf/Khusuf, and Salat al 'Istikhara' - and what occasions each is used for. Salat al 'Istiqa' is commonly known as the prayer for rain and is performed when desiring water or rain from Allah. Salat al Kusuf/Khusuf is the prayer for eclipses, performed to take refuge in Allah during hardships. Salat al 'Istikhara' is the prayer for guidance, performed to request guidance from Allah.