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equired. And if, even after thought there still seems to be some form of contradiction,
one should investigate whether that verse is abrogated or not. We agree that Hadeeth is
not of the same rank as the verses of the Quran. But this is only because of there being
less heavier proof of its really having been authentically proven to have been said by
Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) (according to the rules of reporting and
transmitting). Apart from that, disobedience to Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam)
is as important as is disobedience to Allah Ta’aala.
Allah says in the Holy Quran:
“And whosoever disobeys Allah and His Messenger and transgresses the limits set by
Him, He will cause to enter into afire abiding therein forever and for him shall be a
shamefisl punishment.” (4.14)
“On that day those who disbelieved and disobeyed Allah and the Messenger will wish
that they were level with the earth (that they may be saved from disgrace). But they will
not be able to hide anything from Allah.” (IVv14)
“And we have not sent any Messenger except that they be obeyed with Allah s
permission.” (4. 64)
In another place the Quran states:
“And whosoever obeys the Messenger obeys Allah. And whosoever turns away (will
suffer its consequences. So be not grieved) We have not sent you (0 Muhammed) as a
warder over them (as your work is only to explain). (4. 80)
Steadfastness of the Sahabah (Radlallahu anhum)
Apart from these there are many other verses from which we come to know that true
religion is in actual fact the conforming to the practice of Rasulullah (Sallallahu Alayhi
Wasallam). This is the deen. This is the Shariat and acting according to it is obedience to
Allah. This is the reason why it was so hard for the noble Sahabah (Radiallahu anhum),
especially in the period of the four early Caliphs, to sway even a little from this following
of the Sunnah.
Thus we saw that during the early days of the Caliphate of Sayyidina Abu Bakr
(Radiallahu anhu), a trying time came over Islam as from all sides people turned their
backs on Islam. That was the time of apostasy. So delicate was the situation that even a
valiant, devoted man like Hazrat Umar (Radiallahu anhu) came and advised Hazrat Abu
Bakr (Radiallahu anhu) to act with a bit of leniency.
Hazrat Abu Bakr (Radiallahu anhu) rose in anger as he exclaimed:
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