diff --git a/shortmute/shortmute.py b/shortmute/shortmute.py
index 6080c91..7141c50 100644
--- a/shortmute/shortmute.py
+++ b/shortmute/shortmute.py
@@ -71,6 +71,9 @@ class Shortmute(commands.Cog):
                 if role in target.roles:
                     await interaction.response.send_message(content="You're trying to shortmute someone who is immune from shortmuting.", ephemeral=True)
                     return
+        if  target.guild_permissions.administrator is True:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(content="You cannot shortmute people with the Administrator permission!")
+            return
         if duration in (1, -1):
             readable_duration = f"{duration} minute"
         else: