Arguments from the Quran and Hadith

Arguments From the Quran and the Hadith was revealed over time, in accordance with the then prevailing conditions. This was at a later stage, when the believers acquired political power. The order in which the different shariah commandments were revealed clearly indicates that under normal or ordinary conditions, believers are duty-bound to observe and follow only that portion of the deen of Islam that was revealed to the Prophet before the acquisition of political power. Abiding by the rest of the laws becomes incumbent as a duty binding on them only if and when they acquire the opportunity of running a Government, which is necessary for enforcing such commandments. It is clear that the entire gamut of shariah laws can be put into action only if the necessary conditions prevail. Their application depends on the actual circumstances of the concerned individuals and groups. As regards shariah laws that relate to the collective sphere, it is only those groups of believers that have the capacity of putting them into action that are expected to do so. Believers who may exercise power only at a limited level are not commanded to enforce religious commandments at the societal or national level. People can be expected to abide by laws only to the extent that it is practically possible for them. There is a clear principle of the shariah in this regard. The Quran says: La yukallifullahu nafsan illa wusʿaha, or ‘God does not charge a soul with more than it can bear.’ (2:286) From this we learn that God does not expect people to do more than they are capable of. Given this, how can God give believers