It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abdullah bin Mas’ud (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Soon, some rulers will be imposed over you; you will see that they give preference to those who are not deserving over those who are deserving. The Companions said: O Messenger of Allah! What should a person do who finds himself in such circumstances? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Fulfill the rights that are upon you, and ask Allah for your own rights.

In another narration: After me, you will see that preference will be given to the unworthy and undeserving, and you will see such actions that you will not approve of. We said: In such a situation, what do you command us to do? He (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Continue to fulfill the rights that are upon you, and keep asking Allah for your own rights.