Dua Against the Oppression of Rulers
Source: Hisnul Muslim 119
((اللَّهُأَكْبَرُ،اللَّهُأَعَزُّمِنْخَلْقِهِجَمِيعاً،اللَّهُأَعَزُّمِمَّاأَخَافُوَأَحْذَرُ،أَعُوذُبِاللَّهِالَّذِيلاَإِلَهَإِلاَّهُوَ،الْمُمْسِكِالسَّمَوَاتِالسَّبْعِأَنْيَقَعْنَعَلَىالْأَرْضِإِلاَّبِإِذْنِهِ،مِنْشَرِّعَبْدِكَفُلاَنٍ،وَجُنُودِهِوَأَتْبَاعِهِوَأَشْيَاعِهِ،مِنْالْجِنِّوَالإِنْسِ،اللَّهُمَّكُنْلِيجَاراًمِنْشَرِّهِمْ،جَلَّثَنَاؤُكَوَعَزَّجَارُكَ،وَتَبَارَكَاسْمُكَ،وَلاَإِلَهَغَيْرُكَ))(ثلاثَمرَّاتٍ).
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Transliteration
Allahu akbar, Allahu a'azzu min khalqihi jamee'an, Allahu a'azzu mimma akhafu wa ahdhar. A'oodhu billahil-ladhi la ilaha illa huwa, al-mumsikis-samawati an taqa'a 'alal-ardi illa bi'idhnih, min sharri 'abdika [Fulān], wa junoodihi wa atbaa'ihi wa ashyaa'ihi, minal-jinni wal-ins. Allahumma kun li jaaran min sharrihim. Jalla thana'uka wa 'azza jaaruk, wa tabaraka ismuk, wa la ilaha ghayruk. (Recite three times)
Translation
Allah is the Most Great; He is Mightier than all His creation. He is Mightier than what I fear and dread. I seek refuge in Allah, the One besides Whom there is no true god. He holds the seven heavens from falling upon the earth except by His permission. [I seek refuge in Allah] from the evil of Your slave [mention the oppressor's name], his armies, his followers, and his supporters, from among the jinn and mankind. O Allah, be my protection against their evil. Glorious are Your praises, and mighty is Your protection. Blessed is Your Name, and there is no true god but You.
Context
This powerful supplication is recommended when facing an oppressive ruler or authority figure. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ taught this dua to seek Allah's ultimate protection when confronted by tyranny and injustice from individuals or groups, whether human or jinn.
Benefit
Reciting this dua invokes Allah's supreme power and refuge, offering solace and strength against fear and oppression by acknowledging His absolute dominion over all creation.
When to Recite
Recite three times when facing oppression from a ruler or authority.