In both cases, we would be doomed.
In both cases, we would be doomed. If we obeyed the prophet and committed the sin, then we would be guilty of disobeying Allah who has told us not to commit sins. If we disobeyed the prophet and refused to commit the sin, then we would be guilty of disobeying Allah who has told us to obey the prophets and messengers in an absolute way!
The 3rd Verse To the above verses, add those verses in which Allah forbids you to obey certain types of people who commit sins: فَلَا تُطِعِ الْمُكَذِّبِينَ وَدُّوا لَوْ تُدْهِنُ فَيُدْهِنُونَ وَلَا تُطِعْ كُلَّ حَلَّافٍ مَهِينٍ “So do not obey those who accuse you of lying…& do not obey any mean swearer…forbidder of good, one who steps beyond the limits, a sinner.” (68:8-10) وَلَا تُطِعْ مِنْهُمْ آثِمًا أَوْ كَفُورًا “And do not obey among them a sinner or an ungrateful person.” (76:24) وَلَا تُطِيعُوا أَمْرَ الْمُسْرِفِينَ “And do not obey the command of the prodigals…” (26:151) When you put these verses alongside the previous verses, you will get the complete picture: a) The prophets are to be obeyed unconditionally.
b) The sinners and wrongdoers are not to be obeyed. c) The only logical conclusion is that the prophets are not in the categories of the sinners or the wrongdoers. [^1]: See the following verses of the Qur'an: 4:14; 48:7; 33:66. Previous…
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