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munity. Therefore, our Prophet (saas) states in one hadith:
“Avoid that which I forbid you to do and do that which I
command you to do to the best of your capacity.” (Sahih
Muslim, Book 30, Hadith No. 5818)
Other verses refer to the Prophet’s (saas) role as a rule-
maker. Muslims take any matter on which they cannot agree
to the Prophet (saas) and thereby obtain the best possible out-
come.
O you who believe, obey Allah, the Messenger, and
those in command among you. If you disagree about
something, refer it back to Allah and the Messenger, if
you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best
thing to do and gives the best result. (Surat an-Nisa’,
59)
So absolute is the Prophet’s (saas) status as rule-maker that
Allah (swt) told believers to obey his decisions wholehearted-
ly and without any doubt:
No, by your Lord, they are not believers until they
make you their judge in the disputes that break out
between them and then do not resist what you decide
and submit themselves [to you] completely. (Surat
an-Nisa’, 65)
In another verse, the definitive nature of the Prophet’s (saas)
judgment is set out in these terms:
When Allah and His Messenger have decided some-
thing, no believing man or woman has a choice about
[following or not following] it. Anyone who disobeys
Allah and His Messenger is clearly misguided. (Surat
al-Ahzab, 36)

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