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Whoever obeys the Messenger has obeyed Allah. If anyone turns away, we
did not send youto them as their keeper. (Surat an-Nisa': 80)
"Whoever obeys me, obeys Allah, and whoever disobeys me, disobeys
Allah, and whoever obeys the ruler I appoint, obeys me, and whoever
disobeyshim, disobeys me." (Sahih Bukhari, Book 9, No: 251)
Rasulullah's (saas) age did not wear him down. He was like a youngster
at theage of 63. That is amazing.He had the face and sweetness of a
child. Someone of 63 should have the features of someone of 63. But
not him. He had no more than 20 white hairs at the age of 63. In
commenting on a verse he said it came from Allah. "I have feared Allah
very much," he says. Despite being the sweetestman in the world, "I
suffered much from him," he says. His skin was like silver. That is an
Arabic term, meaning it was like a child's. And he was immaculate when
he died, insha'Allah. (A9 TV, May 1, 2012)
He Who Obeys The Prophet (saas) Also Obeys Allah
Allah charges everyone with obeying the prophetsHe has sent. These
messengers were blessed men who abided by Allah'scommands,
communicatedHis revelations, represented the human model most pleasing
to Allah by means of their words and actions, in shortby their whole
manner of living. Allah reveals in the Qur'an that those who abide by
His messengers will be saved. For that reason, obedience to the
Prophet (saas) is an obligation of the very greatest importance. Allah
reveals the importance of obedience in the Qur'an:
We sent no messenger except to be obeyed by Allah's permission… (Surat
an-Nisa', 64)
Whoever obeys Allah and the Messenger will be withthose whom Allah has
blessed: the prophets and steadfast affirmers of truth, the martyrs
and righteous. What excellent company such people are! (Surat
an-Nisa', 69)
In several verses of the Qur'an, Allah states that those who obey His
messengers are in truth obeying Allah. Those who rebel against these
messengers, on the other hand, rebel against Allah.
Those who pledge you their allegiance pledge allegiance to Allah.
Allah's hand is over their hands. He who breaks his pledge only breaks
it against himself. But as for him who fulfils the contract he has
made with Allah, We will pay him an immense reward. (Surat al-Fath,
10)
In the Qur'an, Allah describes the Prophet (saas) as a protector and
guide for the faithful. Muslims, therefore, referred to him in all
matters, and sought his permission and opinion before engaging in
anything. On subjects they were unable to agree upon among themselves,
though even on matters they were able to solve by themselves, or when
they received news concerning the security, health or economy of the
community of the faithful, they immediately took them to the Prophet
(saas)and abided by the sure and trustworthy advice or solution he
recommended.
Each order and rule of the Prophet (saas) is guaranteed by Allah.
Furthermore, the Prophet (saas) was the wisest and cleverest member of
the community of the faithful. Usually, most look to consult the most
intelligent person and the one who best obeys his conscience, that is,
the person they trust the mostin any matter, in order to establish a
decision.
As well as all these characteristics of the Prophet (saas), another
wisdom in all news being gathered together in one person is that this
will provide the best and most intelligent response because all the
aspects of the event will be known by one person. In another verse,
Allah commands thefaithful to make the Prophet (saas) their judge in
any disagreements between them. It is a command from Allah that all
such disagreements should be taken to the Prophet (saas) at once,
andthat is therefore the most fitting course of action in terms of
reason, morality and conscience. It is also most important to obey the
rules set out by the Prophet (saas), with all one's heart and with no
reservations. Even if his decision conflicts with the interests of an
individual, true believers will feel no doubts at all, and will
immediately obey the command of the Prophet (saas). Allah describes
this important aspect of obedience in the Qur'an:
No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they make you their
judge in the disputes that break out between them, and then find no
resistance within themselves to whatyou decide and submit themselves
completely. (Surat an-Nisa', 65)
Some hypocritical people, or people whose faith is weak, have failed
to realize that the decisions of the Prophet (saas) are assured by
Allah and opposed informing him of every situation, thus causing
dissension. Allah describes the condition of such people in the
Qur'an:
Among them are some who insult the Prophet, saying he is only an ear
[only a hearer]. Say, "An ear of good for you, :->