Musannaf Ibn Abi Shaybah 31136 — A man who fears the ruler: what

Sayyiduna Ibn Abbas (may Allah be pleased with them both) said: "When you come before a fearsome king and you fear that he will treat you harshly, say three times: 'Allah is the Greatest. Allah is mightier than all His creation. Allah is mightier than what I fear and dread. I seek refuge with Allah, besides whom there is no one worthy of worship, who holds back the seven heavens from falling upon the earth except by His permission, from the evil of Your servant so-and-so, and the evil of his armies, his followers and his supporters, whether from the jinn or from mankind. O Allah, be my protector against their evil. Exalted is Your praise, honoured is the one under Your protection, blessed is Your name, and there is no one worthy of worship besides You.'"