Transliteration:( Wa qaalal lazeee aamana yaa qawmit tabi'ooni ahdikum sabeelar rashaad )
105. This means, I am obeying Musa (On whom be peace) and you must obey me. Guidance is by me.
From this, we learn that just as the obedience of the Prophet is the obedience of Allah Almighty, in the same way, the obedience of the Ulama and religious guides is the obedience of the Prophet.
Furthermore, that even during the time of the Prophet, the Ulama should be obeyed. Thus, the non-jurist Companions would obey the Companions who were jurists. It is for this reason that the jurists of Islam say that during the lifetime of the Prophet, there is no credence given to the consensus of the Ummah. But there is credence given to the analogy (Qiyaas)of the jurists.
When the Holy Prophet ? appointed Hazrat Muaz bin Jabal (May Allah be pleased with him) as governor of Yemen, he asked him: "On what would you base your judgement?" The reply was: "On the Book of Allah Almighty". If you do not find it in the Book of Allah, then what would you consult?" The reply was: "From the Sunnah of the Messenger of Allah". "What if it is not found in it?" The reply was: "I would then deduce it from my own opinion". On hearing this, the Holy Prophet ? expressed great joy (Tirmizi).
38. And the man who believed said: “O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct.” 39. “O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but an enjoyment, and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.” 40. “Whoever does an evil deed, will not be requited except the like thereof; and whosoever does a righteous deed, whether male or female and is a true believer, such will enter Paradise, where they will be provided therein without limit.”
This believer said to his people who persisted in their rebellion and transgression, and preferred the life of this world:
(O my people! Follow me, I will guide you to the way of right conduct.) This is in contrast to the false claim of Fir`awn:
(and I guide you only to the path of right policy.) Then he sought to make them shun this world which they preferred to the Hereafter, and which had prevented them from believing in the Messenger of Allah, Musa, peace be upon him. He said:
(O my people! Truly, this life of the world is nothing but an enjoyment,) meaning, it is insignificant and fleeting, and soon it will diminish and pass away.
(and verily, the Hereafter that is the home that will remain forever.) means, the abode which will never end and from which there will be no departure, which will be either Paradise or Hell. Allah says:
(Whosoever does an evil deed, will not be requited except the like thereof;) means, one like it.
(and whosoever does a righteous deed, whether male or female and is a true believer, such will enter Paradise, where they will be provided therein without limit.) means, the reward cannot be enumerated, but Allah will give an immense reward without end. And Allah is the Guide to the straight path.
(40:38) The person endowed with faith said: “My people, follow me; I shall direct you to the Path of Rectitude.
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