Supplication for the ruler of the Muslim State

Supplication for the ruler of the Muslim State. 

It is permissible and essential to pray for the rights of the Ruler of the Muslim nation, whom Allah has appointed as your ruler. In the Book of Sunnah, an Imam of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah, Naser Sunnah Imam Barbahari, wrote, (One of the leaders of Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama'ah, Imam Nasir al-Sunnah Imam Barbahari, wrote in his book 'Kitab al-Sunnah' (The Book of Sunnah), which is a printed and widely respected work.) 'When you see a person supplicating for the Sultan, meaning the ruler of the Muslim nation, know that he is a person of correct belief and acts upon the Sunnah. And when you see a person supplicating against such a ruler, know that he is an innovator.' 

Fudayl (Fuzail) ibn 'Iyad used to pray frequently for the rights of the ruler of his time. We know about the Abbasid Caliphs and what they did during their rule. Despite this, Fudayl ibn 'Iyad would frequently pray for their rights. When he was asked why he prayed more or why he prayed so much? for their rights than they themselves did, he replied, 'Because if I become right and upright, it will benefit me and the people around me. But if the Caliph becomes righteous, the benefit will reach all Muslims.' 

In times of turmoil or persecution, for both rulers and the general public, preserving the fundamental principles is essential. These are: Everyone should be eager to engage in activities that bring people together and avoid sectarianism, establish an atmosphere of love, refrain from spreading hatred, and everyone should exercise patience, as patience prevents many actions with harmful consequences. The lack of patience can ignite the sparks of discord, and it fuels the flames of evil and corruption. 

Therefore, a person who intends general good and welfare for the Muslims should sincerely pray that Allah, who has entrusted the affairs of the Muslims to these leaders, reforms them and grants them success in following the Quran and Sunnah. Our only wish is that all actions and guidance should conform to the Quran and Sunnah. Hearts are in the hands of Allah Almighty, and He is the Turner of hearts.