اللَّهُمَّ مَنْ وَلِيَ مِنْ أَمْرِ أُمَّتِي شَيْئًا فَشَقَّ عَلَيْهِمْ فَاشْقُقْ عَلَيْهِ، وَمَنْ وَلِيَ مِنْ أَمْرِ أُمَّتِي شَيْئًا فَرَفَقَ بِهِمْ فَارْفُقْ بِهِ.
O Allah, whoever is given charge of any affair of my Ummah and makes things difficult for them, make things difficult for him. And whoever is given charge of any affair of my Ummah and is kind to them, be kind to him.
Allahumma man waliya min amri ummati shai'an fashaqqa 'alaihim fashquq 'alaihi, wa man waliya min amri ummati shai'an farafaqa bihim farfuq bih.
When to Read
Leadership is a heavy trust, and its impact on the Ummah can be profound, for good or ill. The Prophet ﷺ understood this deeply, which is why he made this powerful supplication concerning those in authority. This dua is particularly relevant when you observe leaders, whether in government, community, or even family, who are making decisions that cause hardship, sow discord, or mislead the people from the straight path. You can recite this dua during times of political turmoil, when seeking Allah's intervention for righteous leadership, or as part of your general supplications for the welfare of the Muslim Ummah. It's a prayer against oppression and for justice and ease for the Muslims.
How to Read
Recite this dua with sincerity, firmly believing in Allah's perfect justice and His ability to respond to every supplication. When you say it, reflect on the gravity of leadership and the responsibility that comes with it. Understand that you are asking Allah, the ultimate King and Judge, to deal with leaders according to their treatment of His servants. Raise your hands in supplication, as is the Sunnah, and ask Allah to either rectify the hearts of those who mislead and cause hardship, or to replace them with those who will guide with justice and kindness.
Virtues & Benefits
This dua highlights the Prophet's ﷺ deep concern for his Ummah and serves as a powerful reminder of accountability for those in positions of power. By reciting it, you are:</p><ul><li>**Seeking Divine Justice:** You are asking Allah to hold leaders accountable for the hardships they inflict upon the Ummah, whether through corruption, injustice, or misleading guidance.</li><li>**Pleading for Righteous Leadership:** Conversely, you are also asking Allah to shower His mercy and kindness upon those leaders who genuinely strive to ease the affairs of the Muslims, encouraging good governance.</li><li>**Following Prophetic Sunnah:** You are embodying the Prophet's ﷺ practice of making supplication for the welfare and protection of the Muslim community from oppressive or misguided authority.</li><li>**Reinforcing Reliance on Allah:** It strengthens your tawakkul (reliance) on Allah as the ultimate arbiter of all affairs, knowing that only He can change conditions for the better.</li></ul>
Source & Authentication
'A'isha (may Allah be pleased with her) reported: I heard Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) supplicate in my house: 'O Allah, he who is given charge of any affair of my Ummah and is hard upon them, be hard upon him; and he who is given charge of any affair of my Ummah and is kind to them, be kind to him.'