The Ruling on Making Du'a for the Ruler
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Question:
Give us the second question, Abu Sultan. The second question, may Allah prolong your life: Is making du'a for the ruler, the scholars, and the Muslims—meaning, is it obligatory for a Muslim, or is it recommended, or is it optional if he wishes to make du'a or not? Thank you, Abu Sultan. Please, Shaykh.
Answer:
Making du'a for the ruler is part of giving him sincere advice. Making du'a for him is in the interest of his well-being, the well-being of the one making the du'a, and the well-being of the Muslims. One should pray for them with righteousness, assistance, and success. This is among the rights of the ruler over the subjects: that they make du'a for him, because this helps him in carrying out his duties.
Give us the second question, Abu Sultan. The second question, may Allah prolong your life: Is making du'a for the ruler, the scholars, and the Muslims—meaning, is it obligatory for a Muslim, or is it recommended, or is it optional if he wishes to make du'a or not? Thank you, Abu Sultan. Please, Shaykh.
Answer:
Making du'a for the ruler is part of giving him sincere advice. Making du'a for him is in the interest of his well-being, the well-being of the one making the du'a, and the well-being of the Muslims. One should pray for them with righteousness, assistance, and success. This is among the rights of the ruler over the subjects: that they make du'a for him, because this helps him in carrying out his duties.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، حكم الدعاء لولي الأمر - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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