Dua for Oppressed People
3 Things to Know About Standing for the Wronged
The oppressed hold a special place with Allah, who hears their cry and promises to requite every injustice, and the believer prays for the wronged and stands with them against oppression. Allah records in His Book the cry of the oppressed, who ask Him to deliver them from oppressors and to appoint for them a protector and a helper. The dua for oppressed people draws on this prayer, asking Allah to relieve the wronged, to be their protector, and to bring about His justice.
رَبَّنَا أَخْرِجْنَا مِنْ هَذِهِ الْقَرْيَةِ الظَّالِمِ أَهْلُهَا وَاجْعَلْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ وَلِيًّا وَاجْعَلْ لَنَا مِنْ لَدُنْكَ نَصِيرًا
Rabbana akhrijna min hadhihil-qaryatiz-zalimi ahluha, waj‘al lana min ladunka waliyya, waj‘al lana min ladunka nasira.
“Our Lord, take us out of this town whose people are oppressors, and appoint for us from Yourself a protector, and appoint for us from Yourself a helper.”
Standing with the oppressed means praying for them, supporting them through lawful means, and never aiding injustice, while trusting that the justice of Allah is certain. This guide explains the dua for oppressed people and three things to know about standing for the wronged, so that the believer may pray for the relief of the oppressed, support them in lawful ways, and remember that the prayer of the wronged is answered by Allah and that He will surely bring every oppressor to account, however long it may take.
The Cry of the Oppressed
Allah records in His Book the cry of the oppressed, the weak among men, women and children, who call upon Him with the beautiful prayer quoted above, asking Him to deliver them from the town of oppressors and to appoint for them a protector and a helper from Himself. This prayer places the cause of the oppressed in the hands of Allah, the only true protector and helper. By praying these words, the wronged and those who stand with them seek the relief and justice of Allah.
Allah hears the cry of the oppressed and promises to requite every injustice, and the Prophet (pbuh) warned that there is no barrier between the prayer of the oppressed and Allah. This gives hope to the wronged and is a stern warning to oppressors, for the justice of Allah is certain, however long it may seem to be delayed. The dua for oppressed people draws on this, asking Allah to relieve the wronged, to be their protector, and to bring about His justice.
Three Things to Know About Standing for the Wronged
The oppressed hold a special place with Allah. These three things help the believer stand for the wronged.
- Pray for the relief of the oppressed, asking Allah to be their protector and helper.
- Support the wronged through lawful means, and never aid injustice in any form.
- Trust that the justice of Allah is certain, for the prayer of the oppressed is answered.
اتَّقِ دَعْوَةَ الْمَظْلُومِ فَإِنَّهُ لَيْسَ بَيْنَهَا وَبَيْنَ اللَّهِ حِجَابٌ
Ittaqi da‘watal-mazlumi fa’innahu laysa baynaha wa baynallahi hijab
No barrier between the oppressed prayer and Allah
Trusting the Justice of Allah
The dua for oppressed people draws on the cry of the wronged, asking Allah to relieve them and be their protector. By praying for the relief of the oppressed, supporting them through lawful means, and trusting that the justice of Allah is certain, the believer stands for the wronged in the best way. The oppressed hold a special place with Allah, who hears their cry and answers their prayer, and the believer who prays for them and supports them in lawful ways trusts that Allah will surely requite every injustice.
This supplication pairs naturally with the dua for justice and the dua for Muslim unity. Together they help the believer stand for justice and trust the perfect justice of Allah.
Allah hears the cry of the oppressed, and the Prophet (pbuh) warned there is no barrier between their prayer and Allah. Learn the duas for life with us on YouTube, where the supplications are recited aloud, on X for a reminder to stand with the wronged, and on Pinterest where readers share how they support justice.
Frequently Asked Questions
The dua for oppressed people is the cry of the wronged from the Quran: Rabbana akhrijna min hadhihil-qaryatiz-zalimi ahluha, waj-al lana min ladunka waliyya, our Lord deliver us from the town of oppressors and appoint for us a protector and a helper.
Yes, Allah hears the cry of the oppressed and records it in His Book, and the Prophet (pbuh) warned that there is no barrier between the prayer of the oppressed and Allah. He promises to requite every injustice.
By praying for their relief, supporting them through lawful means, raising awareness of their plight, and never aiding injustice in any form. The believer stands with the wronged while trusting the justice of Allah.
Because Allah has guaranteed to answer it and removed every barrier between it and Himself, regardless of who makes it. This is a mercy for the wronged and a stern warning to never oppress anyone, for Allah hears the wronged.
Allah warns that He will requite every injustice and that the oppressors will face a severe reckoning. Though justice may seem delayed, the justice of Allah is certain, and every oppressor will be brought to account before Him.
Yes, alongside prayer the believer supports the oppressed through lawful means, such as giving charity, raising awareness, and helping where they can. Praying and acting together, while trusting Allah, is how the believer stands for the wronged.