The world has moved towards democratically elected governments, and the era of oppressive rulers seems like a thing of the past. Unfortunately, that is not the case. In every corner of the world, you will find instances where oppressive regimes and governments are strangling the rights of their citizens. In some cases, regimes have forcefully occupied land and are oppressing the indigenous people of the area. People who have been made targets of injustice by the rulers or people in authority suffer atrocities on a daily basis. They do not have protection for their lives, families, and means of income. They are always in fear of the tactic’s oppressors use to show their power. This is when the believers can recite the dua or invocation against the oppression of rulers to seek Allah's help.
The concepts of justice and fairness in Islam are highly emphasized both in the Quran and in the life of the Holy Prophet (ﷺ). Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and even the prophets before him had invocation against the oppression of rulers to seek Allah's intervention and help. The Holy Prophet (ﷺ) condemned oppression and set an example of fairness and justice so that we learn and employ such practices in our lives to make this world a better place. Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) in the Quran has mentioned repeatedly to not transgress. If there are transgressors that are ruling over you, you should make supplication your strength. Graded as an authentic Hadith, invocation against the oppression of rulers listed below was the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) [Hisn al-Muslim 129].
To recite the invocation against the oppression of rulers, be sincere and pure in your intent. Your intention of making this supplication should be for the greater good of society and to seek justice rather than a personal grudge. Be patient and pray with sincerity towards the people around you that you are praying for Allah (سُبْحَانَهُ وَتَعَالَى) to allow justice to prevail and that the hearts of the oppressors soften. Plead for your strength and for you to not surrender to any evil or wrong. Finally, do not lose heart when Allah does not send help right away. Allah knows better, and He is more knowledgeable about the affairs of the world. Do not give in to doubts that your dua is not being heard; it is being heard, and Allah will accept it as He sees fit.
Joy & Distress (FR) Duas (FR)
Allaahumma Rabbas-samaawaatis-sab'i, wa Rabbal-'Arshil-'Adheem, kun lee jaaran min (name of the person), wa 'ahzaabihi min khalaa'iqika, 'an yafruta 'alayya 'ahadun minhum 'aw yatghaa, 'azzajaaruka, wajalla thanaa'uka, wa laa 'ilaaha 'illaa 'Anta.
« Ô Seigneur ! Seigneur des sept cieux, de la terre et du Trône immense, sois pour moi un protecteur contre untel, fils d’untel, et contre ses alliés parmi Tes créatures, et contre le fait de subir un abus ou une tyrannie de leur part. Honoré soit Ton protégé, Exalté soit Ton éloge et il n’y a de divinité que Toi. »
Allahu 'Akbar, Allahu 'a'azzu min khalqihi jamee'an, Allaahu 'a'azzu mimmaa 'akhaafu wa 'ahtharu, 'a'oothu billaahil-lathee laa 'ilaaha 'illaa Huwa, almumsikis-samaawaatis-sab'i 'an yaqa'na 'alal-'ardhi 'illaa. bi'ithnihi, min sham 'abdika (name of the person), wa junoodihi wa 'atbaa'ihi wa 'ashyaa'ihi, minal-jinni wal'insi, Allaahumma kun lee jaaran min sharrihim, jalla thanaa'uka wa 'azza jaaruka, wa tabaarakasmuka, wa laa 'ilaaha ghayruka.
« Allah est le Plus Grand, Allah est plus Puissant que toutes Ses créatures. Allah est plus Puissant que celui dont j’ai peur et dont je me méfie. Je me mets sous la protection d’Allah, il n’y a pas d’autre divinité sauf Lui, Celui qui retient les sept cieux de tomber sur la terre sauf quand Il le permettra, contre les méfaits de Ton esclave untel, contre ses soldats, ses partisans et ses partis, parmi les djinns et les humains. Ô Seigneur ! Sois mon protecteur contre leurs méfaits. Exalté soit Ton éloge, honoré soit Ton protégé, béni soit Ton nom et il n’y a pas de divinité à part Toi. »
Praying for the invocation against the oppression of rulers is a meaningful act that holds great significance for believers. It shows one's regard for the people around them and for the values of justice to prevail in society. The benefits of this supplication aren't for one person but are reflected in society at large. It can help people find ways for peaceful advocacy and to work cordially towards bringing positive change. Making this supplication instills the quality of resilience and the ability to stand for the truth and right, preventing one from sinning and transgressing.