INVOKING ALLAH FOR MUSLIM LEADERS
All praises and thanks are due to Alláh, the Most Gracious, Most Merciful, Owner of the Day of Resurrection. All praise and thanks are due to Alláh, Who created creation so that they worship Him. He made His Signs clear and plain to them, so that they know Him, and He made the path to Him easy, so that they reach Him.
I bear witness that none has the right to be worshipped except Allah Alone without partners. His is the kingdom and He is Worthy of all praise, and He is Able to do all things. I testify that our Prophet, Imam and example, Muhammad, is Allah’s slave and Messenger. Allah has sent Muhammad with the guidance and the religion of truth to be a Warner for mankind and the jinn. May Allah’s peace and blessings be on the Prophet and on his progeny, Companions and those who followed him with excellence.
Dear Muslims Remember Alláh always and praise Him in the morning and evening. Know, may Alláh grant you His Mercy, that Dhikr (Alláh’s remembrance) is the best speech to Alláh. Abu Dhar narrated a Hadith in which he said that the Messenger of Alláh said to him:
“Should I tell you about the most beloved speech to Alláh? The most beloved speech to Alláh is, ‘Subhan alláhi wa bi Hamdahi,’ (I exalt Alláh above all unsuitable things ascribed to Him, and all the praises are for Him).'”
Muslim collected this Hadith. Dhikr (remembering Alláh) brings life to the hearts, enlightens and purifies them and fills them with happiness. Therefore, remember Alláh always, humble yourselves before Him and invoke Him in Du ‘a, for “Du’a (invocation) is the Ebadah (worship),” where Ebadah pertains to acts of worship. Invoke Alláh for all your needs, minor and major, the necessary ones and those you can wait to attain. Await Allah’s relief (and it will surely come). Alláh said:
“Invoke your Lord with humility and in secret.” (7:55)
“Know, dear Muslims, that when a Muslim says Du ‘á for the benefit of his Muslim brother or sister, he or she eams Alláhs rewards. Alláh said:
“And those who came after them say: Our Lord! Forgive us and our brethren who have preceded us in Faith.” (59: 10)
Further, Abu Ad-Dardá’ and ‘Uwaimir bin Zaid said that they heard the Messenger of Alláh(pbuh) say:
“Every Muslim slave who invokes Alláh for the benefit of his absent brother (in Islam), then the angel will reply, ‘Amin, and for you the same. ‘”
This Hadith was collected by Muslim. Abu Ad-Dardá’ also narrated that the Messenger of Alláh(pbuh) said:
“The invocation of Alláh by a Muslim person for the benefit of his absent brother (in Islam) is accepted. There will be an angel right next to his head who is entrusted with the job of replying, ‘Amín, and for you the same,’ every time he invokes Alláh for his brother to earn all that is good and righteous. ‘“
Also, Muslim collected this Hadith. It was reported that Abu Ad-Dardá’ used to invoke Alláh for seventy of his companions by name when they were not present with him, thus testifying that his heart was pure towards his brethren.
Therefore, since invoking Allah for other Muslims carries a reward for the Muslim, then there is no doubt that invoking Alláh for Muslim Leaders to lead Muslims righteously and honestly carries greater reward and bounties from Alláh. Also, invoking Alláh for other Muslims is a part of the sincere advice that Muslims must deliver to their brethren. Tamim bin Aus Ad-Darri narrated:
“The Prophet(pbuh) said, ‘The religion is sincerity.’ We said, ‘To whom?’ He said, ‘To Alláh, His Book, His Messenger and to Muslim Leaders and their common folk.”
Invoking Alláh for Muslim Leaders becomes more important if they refer to what Alláh has revealed for judgment, call to His Path and warn against defying Him. Therefore, the believing slave should draw closer to Alláh by invoking Him for Muslim Leaders, because when they are righteous, the Ummah (Muslim Nation) in general benefits from their righteousness, and the vice versa. We should warn against the practice of those who do not have knowledge and whose habit is to defame their leaders and curse them, thus earning sin because of their ill-mannerism. There is a big difference between advising, and cursing and defaming. Muslims should offer sincere advice to their leaders, but should refrain from cursing them for fear that this might shatter the unity of the Ummah, causing a larger evil than the one they seek to remove. This, if it happens, will only please the enemies of Islam and bring comfort to their hearts.
Know that when Muslim Leaders are righteous, the Muslim Nation will benefit as a whole. Abu Umamah narrated that the Prophet(pbuh) said:
“Do not curse your leaders and invoke Alláh to make them righteous, for their righteousness brings about your well-being as well.”
This Hadith asserts the requirement from Muslims to advise their leaders and invoke Alláh to make them righteous and fair. Also, implementing this Hadith serves to unite the Ummah, just as the Prophet commanded.
Umm AI-Husain Al-Ahmasiyyah said that she heard the Messenger of Alláh(pbuh) say in a Khutbah he delivered at Arafat:
“Even if a slave is appointed your commander, leading you according to Alláhs Book, then hear him and obey.”
Abdullah, son of Imam Ahmad, commented:
“I heard my father say, ‘I believe that the Leader has the right on me that I hear and obey him in times of ease and times of hardship, whether I feel vitality or relaxation.’ (Muslim, Ahmad and lbn Mdjah collected this Hadithi.)
Imam Ahmad bin Hanbal, who is known as the Imam of the Ahlus-Sunnah wal-Jama ‘ah, used to say:
“If I have an accepted supplication, I will invoke Alláh on behalf ofthe Muslim Leader.”
This statement from Imam Ahmad indicates his knowledge and understanding in the religion. If the Muslim Leader is righteous and just, the entire country will benefit, righteousness will flourish, Alláhs blessings will descend on them, the righteous believers will become dominant and the eviI ones will be humiliated. Invoking Alláh for Muslim Leaders is a way of helping one another in righteousness and fear from Alláh it unites the word of the Ummah, brings their hearts together and makes their Leader feel kind towards his nation.
Imam Ahmad and Muslim narrated that ‘Auf bin Malik AI-Ashja’i said:
“I heard the Messenger of Alláh say, ‘The best of your Imams (Leaders) are those who you love and they love you, for whom you invoke Alláh for mercy and blessings and they invoke Alláh for you for mercy and blessings. The worst of your lmams are those whom you hate and they hate you, whom you curse and they curse you.’ We asked, ‘o Alláhs Messenger! Should we fight them in the latter case?’ He said, ‘No, as long as they
establish the prayer for you. Verily, if a commander is appointed over one of you and he witnessed his commander committing Alláh’s disobedience, let him hate the disobedience of Alláh that he is committing, but refrain from rising against him. ‘”
Therefore, O Alláh’s slaves, fear Alláh and feel His Watch as if He is right in front of your eyes. Invoke Alláh to grant righteousness to us all, and our leaders, and to make our Leaders among those who fear Him, seek refuge with Him, follow His Commandments and seek His Pleasure.
“O you who believe! Keep your duty to Alláh and fear Him, and speak (always) the truth. He will direct you to do righteous good deeds and will forgive you your sins. And whosoever obeys Alláh and His Messenger (pbuh), he has indeed achieved a great achievement (i.e., he will be saved from the Hell-fire and will be admitted to Paradise).” (33:70,71)
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