Page 44 - The Prophet Muhammad (saas)

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That, of course, is a most beneficial and wise command. For one
thing, 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 in-
telligent person and the one who best obeys his conscience, that is, the
person they trust the most in 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 com-
mands the faithful to make the Prophet (saas) their judge in any dis-
agreements between them. It is a command from Allah that all such
disagreements should be taken to the Prophet (saas) at once, and that 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:
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