The Essence of Obedience
English book, p. 509
By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
Requirements of Worship are always responsible for following the entire list of these commandments while living on earth, it would be as unreasonable as someone referring to zakat laws and saying that every Muslim is responsible for acquiring wealth in all categories so they can meet all the zakat requirements. It becomes clear that the detailed requirements of religion are not universally obligatory but depend on circumstances. As the influence of believers increases, so do the demands of religion. When an individual becomes a believer, only the personal aspects of faith are required of them, and their personal life becomes the arena where they enact divine guidance. When believers form a family or small group, then the family or group will be guided according to its sphere of influence. When believers reach the status of an empowered society, then the entire society is obligated to fully follow all commandments from God related to communal matters. Since societal implementation is impossible without authority, when a society of believers is addressed by these commandments, it means they must establish political leadership over themselves. Under this leadership, they should organize their collective life and enforce all the laws of Shariah. Some people argue that “seeking power directly is not a religious duty for the followers of Islam. Rather, power

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