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Peace be on you.
Image of chapter 4, verse 60 of Holy Quran
Translation: O ye who believe! obey Allah and obey Messenger and also authorities among you. And if you differ (with authorities) in any matter then refer it to Allah and Messenger if you (really) believe in Allah and the Last Day. It is an excellent (way) and the best with respect to End.
Here a principle is laid down in this verse that a true momin (believer) has to highlight his quality of obedience of Allah the Exalted, the Messenger and the authorities. But if authorities issue a directive which is contrary to clear directive of Allah the Exalted and His Messenger, in that case, the directive of Allah and His Messenger has the precedence. If there is no interference in religious matters by Muslim or non Muslim authorities, their obedience is mandatory.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said in this regard: In Quran, there is command that “ati-ullaha wa ati-ur-rasula wa olil-amrey minkum” [obey Allah and obey Messenger and also authorities among you] . Now, there is clear command of obeying ‘olil-amr’ [athuroities]. If one says government is not included in minkum [among you], it is his obvious mistake. The thing done by government according to Shariah, is included in ‘minkum’ [among you]. The one who does not opposes us, is among us….As clear indication, it is proved from Quran that government should be obeyed.
Thus the Hakam (arbitrator) and Adal (Judge) of this era [Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) mentioned these titles for his Promised Messiah (a.s.)] made it clear that believers, with the exception of the orders which negate orders of God the Exalted and His Messenger, should obey government in general worldly matters and fully obey rules of country.
If current Muslims adopt this golden principle that they should not fight with government of the time, then peace to great extent can be established in many countries which are facing conflicts.
Without going into debate that what is the degree of responsibility of rulers and discord-makers in unrests and how much Muslim Ummah is being affected, a quote from Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) is being presented which guides about:
Standard of obedience,
Importance of Obedience,
Losses due to disobedience,
The role of obedience in spread of Islam,
And other aspects.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) says:
“…That is, observe obedience of Allah and His Messenger and kings. Obedience is such a thing that if observed with true heart, then there comes a Nur (luminosity) in heart, pleasure and light in soul. Mujahedat (struggles) are not needed that much, as much obedience is required. But yes, it is the condition that obedience should be real and this one is the difficult matter. It is essential to slaughter low-desire of self. Without it, obedience cannot be done. Low-desire of self is something which can become idol in the hearts of significant and grand ones. How much blessing was upon Sahaba (Companions – may Allah be pleased with all of them) and how much they were the people lost in the obedience of Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). It is true that a nation cannot be called a nation, and soul of ‘milliyat’ (religion, nation) and ‘yagangat’ (unity, concord) is not breathed in them unless it adopt the principle of obedience. If difference in opinion and split remains, then understand that these are signs of ‘idbar’ (inopportune, defeat) and decline….. Mutual difference and internal conflicts are included in all the reasons of weakness of Muslims. Thus if (they) leave the difference of opinion and obey the one -- for whose obedience, Allah the Exalted has commanded -- then the deed they want to do, is done. The Hand of Allah the Exalted is upon Jama'at. In it, the secret is, Allah the Exalted likes ‘toheed’ (unity) and this unity cannot be established until obedience is observed. In the time of Messenger of God (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) Companions were great people of opinion. God has fashioned them so. They were well acquainted with principle of politics. Because later when Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and Hazrat Umer (may Allah be pleased with him) and other respected Companions happened to be Khalifah-s and government came into their hands , they took care the heavy weight of realm with such excellence and management that it can be very well learned from it that how much they possessed the excellence of being of people of opinion. But in the presence of Gracious Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), there condition was such that When he (s.a.w.) said something, they considered all of their ways and wisdoms thin. And whatever Messenger of God (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said, they maintained it compulsory to act upon. Their state of being lost in obedience was such that they would look for blessing in his left over water of wadhu (ablution). They would believe that his lips were blessed. If they did not have such sense of obedience and such acceptance, and if everyone would give precedence to his opinion, and there would be split, then they would not have achieved so high stations. To me, to solve disputes of Shia and Sunnis, this one argument is enough, that there was no mutual split in respected Companions – yes any kind of split – and animosity because their progresses and successes are providing argument of the fact that they were mutually one. They did not have any animosity to anyone. Understanding-less opponents said that Islam is spread with the force of sword. But I say, it is not correct. The fact of matter is that the channels of hearts were filled with the water of obedience and began to flow. It was the result of that unity and obedience that they captured other hearts. My mazhub (religion, faith, creed, mode) is that The sword which they had to lift, it was only for self defense. Even if they had not lifted the sword, certainly they had won the world by tongue only…. The talk which comes from heart, no doubt, it surely influences heart….They (companions) accepted an honesty and truth -- and (they) accepted with true heart. There was no artificiality and show-off in it. Their honesty became the means of their successes. It is right that an honest (person) uses the sword of his honesty. His – Messenger of God’s – face and appearance, which was wrapped in the light of having trust in God, and which was carrying colour of Jalal (dignity, grandeur) and Jamal (beauty, elegance); in it, there was an attraction and power that he, instinctively, attracted hearts. And, then, his Jama'at presented such model of obedience of Messenger that its steadfastness proved to be such para-miraculous that whoever would see them, he would be drawn to them instinctively. In short, now too, the condition and unity like Companions is needed because Allah the Exalted has counted this Jama'at -- which is being prepared by the hand of Promised Messiah -- with that Jama'at which was prepared by Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). And because the progress of Jama'at is made by the model of such people, that is why, you – who desire to meet the Jama'at of Companions by being in Jama'at of Promised Messiah -- should develop the colour of the Companions in yourselves. If it is obedience, it should be like that (done by Companions), if it is mutual love and brotherhood it should be like that. In short, in each colour and each form, you should adopt the same type which was of the Companions.”
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Image of chapter 4, verse 60 of Holy Quran
Translation: O ye who believe! obey Allah and obey Messenger and also authorities among you. And if you differ (with authorities) in any matter then refer it to Allah and Messenger if you (really) believe in Allah and the Last Day. It is an excellent (way) and the best with respect to End.
Here a principle is laid down in this verse that a true momin (believer) has to highlight his quality of obedience of Allah the Exalted, the Messenger and the authorities. But if authorities issue a directive which is contrary to clear directive of Allah the Exalted and His Messenger, in that case, the directive of Allah and His Messenger has the precedence. If there is no interference in religious matters by Muslim or non Muslim authorities, their obedience is mandatory.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) said in this regard: In Quran, there is command that “ati-ullaha wa ati-ur-rasula wa olil-amrey minkum” [obey Allah and obey Messenger and also authorities among you] . Now, there is clear command of obeying ‘olil-amr’ [athuroities]. If one says government is not included in minkum [among you], it is his obvious mistake. The thing done by government according to Shariah, is included in ‘minkum’ [among you]. The one who does not opposes us, is among us….As clear indication, it is proved from Quran that government should be obeyed.
Thus the Hakam (arbitrator) and Adal (Judge) of this era [Holy Prophet (s.a.w.) mentioned these titles for his Promised Messiah (a.s.)] made it clear that believers, with the exception of the orders which negate orders of God the Exalted and His Messenger, should obey government in general worldly matters and fully obey rules of country.
If current Muslims adopt this golden principle that they should not fight with government of the time, then peace to great extent can be established in many countries which are facing conflicts.
Without going into debate that what is the degree of responsibility of rulers and discord-makers in unrests and how much Muslim Ummah is being affected, a quote from Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) is being presented which guides about:
Standard of obedience,
Importance of Obedience,
Losses due to disobedience,
The role of obedience in spread of Islam,
And other aspects.
Hazrat Promised Messiah (on whom be peace) says:
“…That is, observe obedience of Allah and His Messenger and kings. Obedience is such a thing that if observed with true heart, then there comes a Nur (luminosity) in heart, pleasure and light in soul. Mujahedat (struggles) are not needed that much, as much obedience is required. But yes, it is the condition that obedience should be real and this one is the difficult matter. It is essential to slaughter low-desire of self. Without it, obedience cannot be done. Low-desire of self is something which can become idol in the hearts of significant and grand ones. How much blessing was upon Sahaba (Companions – may Allah be pleased with all of them) and how much they were the people lost in the obedience of Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). It is true that a nation cannot be called a nation, and soul of ‘milliyat’ (religion, nation) and ‘yagangat’ (unity, concord) is not breathed in them unless it adopt the principle of obedience. If difference in opinion and split remains, then understand that these are signs of ‘idbar’ (inopportune, defeat) and decline….. Mutual difference and internal conflicts are included in all the reasons of weakness of Muslims. Thus if (they) leave the difference of opinion and obey the one -- for whose obedience, Allah the Exalted has commanded -- then the deed they want to do, is done. The Hand of Allah the Exalted is upon Jama'at. In it, the secret is, Allah the Exalted likes ‘toheed’ (unity) and this unity cannot be established until obedience is observed. In the time of Messenger of God (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) Companions were great people of opinion. God has fashioned them so. They were well acquainted with principle of politics. Because later when Hazrat Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him) and Hazrat Umer (may Allah be pleased with him) and other respected Companions happened to be Khalifah-s and government came into their hands , they took care the heavy weight of realm with such excellence and management that it can be very well learned from it that how much they possessed the excellence of being of people of opinion. But in the presence of Gracious Messenger (peace and blessings of Allah be on him), there condition was such that When he (s.a.w.) said something, they considered all of their ways and wisdoms thin. And whatever Messenger of God (peace and blessings of Allah be on him) said, they maintained it compulsory to act upon. Their state of being lost in obedience was such that they would look for blessing in his left over water of wadhu (ablution). They would believe that his lips were blessed. If they did not have such sense of obedience and such acceptance, and if everyone would give precedence to his opinion, and there would be split, then they would not have achieved so high stations. To me, to solve disputes of Shia and Sunnis, this one argument is enough, that there was no mutual split in respected Companions – yes any kind of split – and animosity because their progresses and successes are providing argument of the fact that they were mutually one. They did not have any animosity to anyone. Understanding-less opponents said that Islam is spread with the force of sword. But I say, it is not correct. The fact of matter is that the channels of hearts were filled with the water of obedience and began to flow. It was the result of that unity and obedience that they captured other hearts. My mazhub (religion, faith, creed, mode) is that The sword which they had to lift, it was only for self defense. Even if they had not lifted the sword, certainly they had won the world by tongue only…. The talk which comes from heart, no doubt, it surely influences heart….They (companions) accepted an honesty and truth -- and (they) accepted with true heart. There was no artificiality and show-off in it. Their honesty became the means of their successes. It is right that an honest (person) uses the sword of his honesty. His – Messenger of God’s – face and appearance, which was wrapped in the light of having trust in God, and which was carrying colour of Jalal (dignity, grandeur) and Jamal (beauty, elegance); in it, there was an attraction and power that he, instinctively, attracted hearts. And, then, his Jama'at presented such model of obedience of Messenger that its steadfastness proved to be such para-miraculous that whoever would see them, he would be drawn to them instinctively. In short, now too, the condition and unity like Companions is needed because Allah the Exalted has counted this Jama'at -- which is being prepared by the hand of Promised Messiah -- with that Jama'at which was prepared by Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). And because the progress of Jama'at is made by the model of such people, that is why, you – who desire to meet the Jama'at of Companions by being in Jama'at of Promised Messiah -- should develop the colour of the Companions in yourselves. If it is obedience, it should be like that (done by Companions), if it is mutual love and brotherhood it should be like that. In short, in each colour and each form, you should adopt the same type which was of the Companions.”
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