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disobey Me, I turn the hearts of kings and rulers to treat them harshly, with anger and
vengeance. Thereby they mete out torture and oppression. Hence do not occupy
yourselves with praying for curses upon kings and instead turn to Me in remembrance
and with humility. And I will preserve you against the tyranny of the kings.”
Malik bin Maghool says: “I have read a verse similar to this in the Zaboor of Nabi
Dawood (Alayhis Salaam).”
Similar guidance is also given in many similar Ahaadeeth. Among the masnoon duaas to
be recited is this:
“0 Allah, do not because of our sins place in authority to rule over us such as will not
show any mercy to us.”
In the Holy Quran Allah says:
“And so We let some of the evil doers have authority over others because of that which
they earn.” (SVI v30)
There are various explanations given by the Commentators (Mufassireen) on this verse.
Jalalain (Rahimahumullah) says it means exactly as we explained above (viz that harsh
rulers are placed over people because of the sins of those people). Imam Qatadah
(Rahmatullah Alayh) says that evil jinns are placed over them to chastise the wrongdoers.
Imam A’mash (Rahmatullah Alayh) again says it means that when the deeds of people
become bad, the worst of cruel and unjust rulers are made to rule over them.
Sayyidina Umar (Radiallahu anhu) says: “I have been told that either Nabi Moosa or
Nabi Eesa once asked Allah: “What is the sign of Your being pleased with people?”
Allah replied: “The sign is that at the time of their sowing the fields I send the rains and
at the time of harvesting I keep the rains away. Their administrative affairs I place in the
hands of soft-hearted people and their public finances I allow to be controlled by
generous ones.”
They then inquired: “And what is the sign of Your being displeased with people?”
Allah replied: “The sign is that at the time of sowing the fields I withhold the rains and at
the time of harvest I send torrential rains. Their administrative affairs I place in the hands
of the foolish ones and their public finances I allow to be controlled by stingy persons.”
(Durr Manthoor)
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “You people should continue to enjoin
people towards the doing of righteous deeds and you should continue to prohibit them
from evil; otherwise Allah will put into authority over you the worst of people to rule
over you. At such time the best from among you will pray to Allah (for deliverance) and
your prayers will go unanswered.’.’
(Jami-us-Sagheer)
Al- Eti’daal Fi Maraatibur- Rijaal 68