Invocations against the oppression of rulers — Du'a 1

اللَّهُمَّ ربَّ السَّمَوَاتِ السَّبعِ، وَرَبَّ العَرشِ العَظِيمِ، كُن لِي جَاراً مِن فُلاَنِ بنِ فُلاَنٍ، وَأَحزَابِهِ مِن خَلاَئِقِكَ، أَن يَفرُطَ عَلَيَّ أَحَدٌ مِنهُم أَو يَطغَى، عَزَّ جَارُكَ، وَجَلَّ ثَنَاؤُكَ، وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ أَنتَ

Approximate Arabic reading aid

Allāhumma rabba as-samawāti as-sab'i, warabba al'arshi al'aẓīmi, kun lī jāran min fulāni bni fulānin, wa'aḥzābihi min khalā'iqika, an yafruṭa 'alayya aḥadun minhum aw yaṭghā, 'azza jāruka, wajalla thanā'uka, walā ilāha illā anta

English meaning

O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens, Lord of the Magnificent Throne, be for me a support against [such and such a person] and his helpers from among your creatures, lest any of them abuse me or do me wrong. Mighty is your patronage and glorious are your praises. There is none worthy of worship but you.

Explanation (Tafseer)

This prayer asks the Lord of the seven heavens and magnificent Throne for protection from a named oppressor and that person’s supporters. It seeks safety from abuse and wrongdoing, praises Allah’s mighty protection and glorious praise, and closes by affirming that only He deserves worship.

When to use

Invocations against the oppression of rulers

Reference & source

Hisn al-Muslim 129

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