Khilafat-e-Rashidah — Page 29
KHILAFAT-E-R A SHIDAH 29 So those who believe in this Prophet sa , and honour his commands and support him, help him, and follow the light that has been sent down with him—these shall prosper in this world and the hereafter. It is obvious that governments always make similar laws, permitting some things and prohibiting others. The Holy Quran declares that the authority pertaining to a government is given to Hadrat Muhammad sa. Those who follow him will prosper and those who deviate from it will be unsuccessful. (5) Similarly, it is said: (Al- H ujur a t, 49:8) In this verse, Allah, the Almighty describes the type of government of Hadrat Muhammad sa , whether it will be a worldly kingdom or of some other form. He says that: The Messenger of God is present among the people, and if he were to comply with their counsel most of the time, the people would surely get into trouble. However, Allah, the Almighty has endeared faith to your hearts, and you are well aware of the fact