Page 43 - The Prophet Muhammad (saas)

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The Prophet (saas) has also stressed the importance of obedience
in the hadiths:
"Whoever obeys me, obeys Allah, and whoever disobeys me,
disobeys Allah, and whoever obeys the ruler I appoint, obeys
me, and whoever disobeys him, disobeys me." 16
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 them-
selves, though even on matters they were able to solve by themselves,
or when they received news concerning the security, health or econ-
omy 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.
This is a most important aspect of morality, commanded by
Allah in the Qur'an. In one verse, for instance, He orders all news to be
forwarded to the Prophet (saas) or those representing him. The verse
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