Fearing an unjust authority: be my protector
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the mighty Throne, be my protector against [name, son of name] and his allies among Your creation, so that none of them is hasty against me or transgresses. Mighty is the one You protect, exalted is Your praise, and there is no god but You.
These are the words of the Companion 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, taught for anyone who fears the arrogance or injustice of a person in authority. Say the person's name in place of fulan ibn fulan. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
The Arabic and meaning are paired with Al-Adab al-Mufrad 707 (sahih per al-Albani, as Ibn Mas'ud's words). No special promise or count is added without a cited basis.
Allahumma Rabba-s-samawati-s-sab', wa Rabba-l-'arshi-l-'adheem, kun li jaran min fulani-bni fulan, wa ahzabihi min khala'iqik, an yafruta 'alayya ahadun minhum aw yatgha, 'azza jaruk, wa jalla thana'uk, wa la ilaha illa ant
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the mighty Throne, be my protector against [name, son of name] and his allies among Your creation, so that none of them is hasty against me or transgresses. Mighty is the one You protect, exalted is Your praise, and there is no god but You.
These are the words of the Companion 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, taught for anyone who fears the arrogance or injustice of a person in authority. Say the person's name in place of fulan ibn fulan.
What does Fearing an unjust authority: be my protector mean?
O Allah, Lord of the seven heavens and Lord of the mighty Throne, be my protector against [name, son of name] and his allies among Your creation, so that none of them is hasty against me or transgresses. Mighty is the one You protect, exalted is Your praise, and there is no god but You.
When should I recite Fearing an unjust authority: be my protector?
These are the words of the Companion 'Abdullah ibn Mas'ud, taught for anyone who fears the arrogance or injustice of a person in authority. Say the person's name in place of fulan ibn fulan. Follow any timing or count stated in the cited narration; otherwise it may be used as a general personal du'a.
What is the source for Fearing an unjust authority: be my protector?
Al-Adab al-Mufrad 707 (sahih per al-Albani, as Ibn Mas'ud's words).