The wisdom behind not mentioning the phrase “and obey” regarding those in authority in the saying of Allah the Exalted, “And obey Allah and obey”
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Question:
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What is the wisdom behind not mentioning the phrase "and obey" in the context of those in authority in the saying of Allah the Exalted:[An-Nisa 4:59]
Answer:
The exegetes mentioned that the wisdom, and Allah knows best, is that those in authority are not obeyed in an absolute sense, but rather they are obeyed only in what they obey Allah and His Messenger in. This is like the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “There is no obedience to a created being in disobedience to the Creator.” Obedience to Allah is absolute, because Allah (Mighty and Majestic) does not command disobedience. Obedience to the Messenger is absolute because he does not command disobedience (peace and blessings be upon him). As for the one in authority over the Muslims, he may command disobedience, either out of ignorance or intentionally. He may command disobedience, so disobedience is avoided, even if he commands it, and he is not obeyed in it. Yes.
May Allah reward you. Honorable Shaykh, a questioner says: What is the wisdom behind not mentioning the phrase "and obey" in the context of those in authority in the saying of Allah the Exalted:
O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you
يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ آمَنُوا أَطِيعُوا اللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا الرَّسُولَ وَأُولِي الْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْAnswer:
The exegetes mentioned that the wisdom, and Allah knows best, is that those in authority are not obeyed in an absolute sense, but rather they are obeyed only in what they obey Allah and His Messenger in. This is like the saying of the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him): “There is no obedience to a created being in disobedience to the Creator.” Obedience to Allah is absolute, because Allah (Mighty and Majestic) does not command disobedience. Obedience to the Messenger is absolute because he does not command disobedience (peace and blessings be upon him). As for the one in authority over the Muslims, he may command disobedience, either out of ignorance or intentionally. He may command disobedience, so disobedience is avoided, even if he commands it, and he is not obeyed in it. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [113 -560] الحكمة من عدم ذكر قوله (وأطيعوا) في حق أولي الأمر في قوله تعالى (وأطيعوا الله وأطيعوا.. — youtube.com
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