Page 268 - Learning from the Qur'an

IF HE WILLS, HE MAY CONSULT WITH THE
OTHER BELIEVERS, YET HE IS GIVEN THE
AUTHORITY AND THE CAPACITY TO
DISCERN THE TRUTH
When news of any matter reaches them they spread it about,
whether it is of a reassuring or disquieting nature. If they had only
referred it to the Messenger and those in command among them,
those among them able to discern the truth about it would have
had proper knowledge of it. If it were not for Allah's favour to
you and His mercy, all but a very few of you would have followed
satan. (Qur'an, 4:83)
It is a mercy from Allah that you were gentle with them. If you
had been rough or hard of heart, they would have scattered from
around you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them, and
consult with them about the matter. Then when you have reached
a firm decision, put your trust in Allah. Allah loves those who put
their trust in Him. (Qur'an, 3:159)
When Allah and His Messenger have decided something it is not
for any man or woman of the believers to have a choice about it.
Anyone who disobeys Allah and His Messenger is clearly
misguided. (Qur'an, 33:36)

THE BELIEVERS SHOULD SUBMIT
TO HIS ORDERS SINCERELY
AND UNCONDITIONALLY
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 what you decide and submit
themselves completely. (Qur'an, 4:65)
When news of any matter reaches them they spread it about,
whether it is of a reassuring or disquieting nature. If they had only
referred it to the Messenger and those in command among them,

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