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Upon reflecting on the Qur'anic teachings, it
becomes indisputably evident that the proper structuring of one's life is
unattainable without the adherence to the Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H). A Muslim
can only set his life upon the correct path when he comprehends the meanings
and messages conveyed in the Qur'anic verses, and subsequently integrates the
obedience to Allah alongside the obedience to His Messenger (P.B.U.H) into the
entirety of his existence.
The Qur'an adopts two distinct approaches in
addressing the obedience to the Messenger and to Allah. Allah has made the
obedience to His Messenger (P.B.U.H) as essential as His own obedience, while
in some instances, only the obedience and following of the Prophet Muhammad
(P.B.U.H) is emphasized.
Let us now consider the verses that affirm
the necessity of obeying both Allah and His Messenger (P.B.U.H):
“Say, ‘Obey Allah and His Messenger; but
if they turn away, then indeed Allah does not like the disbelievers.’” (Aali
Imran 32)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
His Messenger, and if you dispute over anything, refer it to Allah and His
Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and more
beneficial in outcome.” (An-Nisa 59)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
His Messenger and do not turn away from Him while you hear [the message].” (Al-Anfal
20)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do
not dispute among yourselves, or you will lose heart, and your resolve will
depart. And be patient; indeed, Allah is with the patient.” (Al-Anfal 46)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
His Messenger, and do not let your deeds be in vain.” (Muhammad 33)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do
not argue among yourselves, lest you lose courage and your strength depart. And
be patient, for indeed Allah is with the patient.” (Al-Mujadila 13)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and if
you turn away, then Our Messenger has only the duty of clear notification.”
(At-Tahreem 2)
These verses unequivocally affirm the necessity of following
both Allah and His Messenger (P.B.U.H). They emphasize that just as obedience
to Allah, the Creator, is mandatory, so too is the obedience to His Messenger,
Muhammad (P.B.U.H). The verses collectively reinforce the interdependence of
following divine command and prophetic guidance for the fulfillment of faith.
“Say, ‘Obey Allah and the Messenger. But
if they turn away, then indeed, Allah does not like the disbelievers.’” (Aali
Imran 32)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
His Messenger and if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the
Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best [way] and
best in result.” (An-Nisa 59)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
His Messenger and do not turn away from Him while you hear [His order].”
(Al-Anfal 20)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and do
not dispute among yourselves, lest you become weak and your strength depart.”
(Al-Anfal 46)
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and
obey the Messenger and do not let your deeds be in vain.” (Muhammad 33)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger, and
whatever you do, Allah is All-Aware of it.” (Al-Mujadila 13)
“And obey Allah and His Messenger. And if
you turn away, then [know that] the Messenger's duty is only to deliver the
message clearly.” (At-Tawbah 62)
The underlying principles and meanings
conveyed through these verses are:
Tajalliyat-The Divine Manifestation
KHWAJA SHAMS-UD-DEEN AZEEMI
IN THE NAME OF ALLAH, THE MERCIFUL, THE BENEVOLENT
Dedicated to those scientists, who are inching towards the cognizance of the facts, spotlighted by Allah Almighty, in the wake of their intelligent observation for the top vertex of scientific achievement, which is not other than the "Disastrous end of the Universe". And this is probably during 15th century of Lunar calendar.
