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Allah ta'ala said:

"It is not befitting for a believing man or woman, when a matter has been decided by Allaah and His Messenger, to have any option about their decision." [al-Ahzaab 33:36]

And Allah ta'ala said:

"Believers! Obey Allah, and obey the Messenger and those charged with authority among you; if you differ in anything, refer it to Allaah and the Messenger (for judgment) if you (truly) believe in Allaah and the Last Day: that is best, and most suitable for final determination" [an-Nisa' 4:59]



The People of Authority

Two views have been expressed by the Sahaabah and the 'ulama (scholars) as to who are the ones "charged with authority". The first is that they are the 'ulama and the other is that they are the rulers.

In reality, it applies to both groups, because both the 'ulama and the rulers are in charge of the affairs concerning which Allah has sent His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam .

As for the 'ulama, they are charged with protecting the Deen, explaining it, teaching it, and refuting those who deviate from it or try to alter it. Allah ta'ala gave them this charge, as He said:

"These [prophets] were the men to whom We granted the Book and Judgement and Prophethood; if these people [of the Scripture] reject them, behold! We shall entrust their charge to a new people who do not reject them..." [al-An'aam 6:89]

This is indeed a great assignment to the 'ulama that requires from people to obey and follow them.

And as for the rulers, they are charged with establishing the Deen, safeguarding it, compelling people to adhere to it, and punishing those who deviate from it. The Rulers have not carry out their responsibility to the Muslims people, the Ulama should be abil to holded the Rulers Accountabil for their atcions through the Sharia. Thus these two groups are in charge of the affairs of people, and other people are their followers and subjects. But if the Rulers are Tyrants in a Islamic Society then they are the Will of ALLAH! and they are there as a punishment on the people, until the muslims people turn their Hearts with Sincerity back toward ALLAH! And once they turn back to ALLAH, then the Tyrants will be remove, if the Tyrants are move by any other mends and not replace with the Good and righteous people then the Society falls in to confusion and Chaos.(Iraq,Egypt,Libya,Sudan,Tunisia,___,____,____,___,___and___) Matters of Dispute

Furthermore, there is in the above ayah (an-Nisa' 59) a clear evidence that all matters of disagreement, in all aspects of the Deen, should be referred to Allah and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam - and to no one else.

Anyone referring disputes to other than Allah and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam opposes this command by Allah. And anyone who calls to other than Allah's and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam ' judgment to resolve disagreements, calls indeed with the call of Jahiliyyah 4.

One does not truly enter the realm of Iman until he refers all differences arising among people to Allah and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam . For this reason, this ayah continues as, "... if you believe in Allah and the Last Day..."

Thus if this condition (of referring disputes to Allah and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam ) is not satisfied by a person, this implies the absence of Iman in him.

This ayah should be a sufficient clarification and guidance in this matter (of obeying the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam ). It constitutes a protection and a support for those who abide by it; and it is a powerful refutation and attack against those who deny it, as Allah ta'ala said:

"... That he who would perish might perish in clear evidence [of the truth], and that he who would remain alive might live in clear evidence [of the truth]. And verily Allaah is All-Hearing, All Knowing..." [al-Anfaal 8:42]

The earlier and later Muslims agreed that referring matters to Allah means referring them to His Book, and referring matters to the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam means referring them to him personally during his life, and to his Sunnah after his death.

The Excellence of Obeying the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam) The above ayah (an-Nisa' 59) ends with, "... that is best, and most suitable for final determination..." This means, "That with which I commanded you (to obey ME and obey My Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and the people of authority, and to refer disputes to(Me and My Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam ) is better for you in this life and in the Hereafter; it leads to your happiness in both lives. Therefore, it is best and most rewarding for you."

This indicates that obeying Allah ta'ala and His Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam , and taking them as the referees, is the means to immediate and continued happiness.

Anyone who examines closely the evils that existence world today and in the Pass, they will find that each of them is caused by disobeying the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam . Similarly, every good in the world today and in the pass results from obeying him. Furthermore, all the evils and pains in the Hereafter result from disobeying him Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. Thus, all the evils in both lives are caused by disobeying the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam and by its consequences. If people obeyed him Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam properly, there would be no evil on earth. This applies equally to these worldly events today! And the general natural catastrophes and calamities, and to the personal evils, pains, and sorrow that are occurring to people Today.

In obeying him Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam is a refuge and a protection for those who want to prosper and be happy. And this prosperity and happiness cannot be achieved until one strives first to learn what the Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam taught, and then confirm it with true actions.

The Human Excellence

There are two additional actions which complete the happiness arising from truly obeying Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam . The first is to invite people to obey him Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam , and the second is to have patience and perseverance in fulfilling this mission.

Thus the human excellence is confined to four matters:

First, knowing the Message of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam. Second, acting in accordance with this knowledge.

Third, spreading this knowledge among people and inviting them to it.

Fourth, persevering and striving in accomplishing all this.

One who seeks to learn how the Sahaabah (R) lived and who want to follow them should know that this was indeed their way [so let him follow it). A poet once said:

"If you want to reach those folk, follow their way: It is quite manifest for those who aspire to it."

A'isha radi Allahu anha was once asked about the verse,

"Then We gave the Book the Qur'an) for inheritance to such of Our slaves whom We chose (the followers of Muhammad) Then of them are some who wrong their ownselves, and of them are some who follow a middle course, and of them are some who are, by Allah's Leave, foremost in good deeds. That (inheritance of the Qur'an), that is indeed a great grace." (Surah Fatir:32)

She answered "'My son! They are in Paradise. Those who raced towards good deeds are those who lived during the time of Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam who testified to their sustenance and Paradise. As for those who were moderate, they followed him among his companions and caught up with him. And as for those who wronged themselves are concerned., they are people like me and you."