Supplicate for Muslim rulers because they are shields of protection against aggressors
In The Name of Allah, The Most Merciful, The Bestower of Mercy.
Abu Hurairah, may Allah be pleased with him, said, “The Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, said, “Verily, the leader is a shield behind whom they fight and he protects them. If he commands (people to) fear Allah, The Exalted, and justice, then he will have a reward. If he commands something else, then it will be against him'”. [Sahih Muslim 1841]
“The leader is a shield”. Imam An-Nawawi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said, he is like a shelter because he prevents the enemy from harming the Muslims, preventing the people from (harming) one another, protecting the Muslim nation and the people fearing his authority. “Behind whom they fight”, meaning, alongside him they fight against the unbelievers (i.e. those at war with his country), the rebels, the kharijites and all the perpetrators of corruption and oppression. (1)
In this regard, we can all recall how one of our beloved Muslim lands – Pakistan – recently defended itself against India. Thus, let us not undermine the Muslim leaders; instead, we should supplicate for them. Similarly, we ask Allah to bestow upon all Muslim territories and their rulers, particularly Qatar at present, the strength to effectively counter Zionist aggression in a manner that safeguards them in their quest for all that is pleasing and beloved to Allah, Amin. Our support for the Muslim rulers and the Muslim lands does not equate to political involvement, as we do not contest the authority of these leaders, nor do we belong to any political party. Instead, we adhere to the Sunnah of the Prophet, peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, as interpreted by the righteous predecessors, who believed that rulers should be supported in their good endeavours and that supplications should be offered for them. Regarding the advice given to rulers, this duty falls to the upright scholars who possess the knowledge of how and when to provide such advice. Therefore, we stand in solidarity with the Muslim leaders, particularly Qatar, in their struggle against Netanyahu and his Zionist cohort. In the pursuit of either peace treaties or warfare, may Allah direct the Muslim leaders and their forces towards all that is beloved and pleasing to Him, and safeguard the territories of the Muslims, along with their religion, wealth, and honour. Amin.
Abdus Samad Bin Yazid Al-Baghdadi, may Allah have mercy upon him, said: I heard Al-Fudayl Bin Iyaad, may Allah have mercy upon him, saying, “If I had a supplication that would be accepted, I would not make it except for the leader”. It was said to him, “O father of Ali! Why is that?” He said, “When I make it for myself, it would be only for me, but if I make it for the leader, the rectification of the leader would consequently result in the rectification of the people and the country”. It was said to him, “O father of Ali! How is that? Explain this to us”. He said, “As for the wellbeing of the land, if the people are safe from the ruler’s tyranny, they will develop abandoned areas and settle in the land. With regards to the rectification of the people, one observes the affair of a people among the ignoramuses and says, they have been distracted by the pursuit of livelihood instead of seeking what will benefit them, such as learning the Qur’an and other things. Thus, he gathers them together in a house – fifty in number, less or more, and says to a man, ‘You have what will make your affair upright and teach these people their religion’. Then you’ll see what Allah, The Mighty and Majestic, brings forth among them that would make the land righteous and that would return to them (i.e. they’ll receive its benefits). This would be the rectification of the people and the country”. Imam Ibn Al-Mubarak, may Allah have mercy upon him, kissed Imam Fudayl’s forehead and said, “O teacher of goodness! Who else would be able to (say or do) this better than you?!” (2)
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(1) Sharh Sahih Muslim 12/193. Publisher, Daar Al-Kutub al-Ilmiyyah. 1st Edition 1421AH (2000)
(2) Hilyah Al-Awliya 8/91