The characteristics of the one in authority in the religion

Question:
He asks: Are there any characteristics that distinguish the one in authority in the religion from the rest of the Muslims?

Answer:
The one in authority is from among the Muslims so he is from among the Muslims. What is obligatory for the Muslims is obligatory for him, but he is distinguished by the obligation of obedience and compliance with him in what is right, and he is distinguished by being the one who is responsible for enforcing the rulings and appointing those who carry out the duties. These are among his specific responsibilities. The one in authority has specific responsibilities mentioned in the books of creed, such as being the one who orders jihad and leads it, or appoints a commander over it. This is among the specific responsibilities of the one in authority. Yes.