HIERARCHY IN CHAIN OF COMMANDS/ SUBSERVIENCE

Introductory note:

Entities like groups, organizations, factories, states of countries and countries as a whole do have organized way of running matters smoothly, designate work/ responsibilities amongst constituents to function smoothly. States of a country cannot rebel against central government and follow only state laws and ignore central government laws. Empires, countries their boundaries change, new people are given responsibilities of running affairs of different countries with its states or provinces. Some freedoms are given to states and provinces to make their laws as per local needs though the guidelines do come from central gov. We observe the history of power of area of land never stayed in hands if groups or individuals for ever. Like wise ownership too changed hands over time. The one who owns the land gets to dictate terms and conditions for managing affairs. USA won’t allow Chinese or Russian laws to be practiced in its land. India won’t let Pakistani laws be practiced in India vice versa.

ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES

Monotheistic faiths all believe in ONE GOD WHO CREATED THE WORLD, OWNS AND MANAGES ALL AFFAIRS. GOD GAVE VICREGENCY to human beings designated responsibility for certain period and changed to others in time. HE dictates terms of governance with some freedoms. Governors as designated and are not owner of the place by themselves. People of the area to follow the state rules, follow the governor and the rules from central gov. In that order and picking and choosing only add to chaos and be labeled as disobedient.

Current state of affairs: emperors, elected governments , kings, & dictators declared the ownership of the area they were given or snatched powers. Historically they could not hold power for long.

GOD sent holy books , prophets to guide humanity as HE has the wisdom, has best interest in HIS CREATIONS and clearly mentioned HIS grand scheme. There are going to be rewards and punishments in this world and the world hereafter based on obedience and disobedience. Free will is give to human beings.

PROBLEM

We can easily understand the way of governance, good and bad governance and moving parts of governance. We have much difficulty in accepting the AUTHORITY OF OUR GOD. We agree HE IS SUPREME, don’t like to follow what instructions have been given which are in our best interest. ITs HARD TO SWALLOW TO ACKNOWLEDGE HIS SUPREMACY AND OBEY HIS INSTRUCTIONS AMONGST FOLLOWERS OF MONOTHEISTIC FAITHS INCLUDING MUSLIMS WITH DIFFERENT EXCUSES

SHARING QURANIC PERSPECTIVES ON THESE MATTERS

Verses on Obeying God and His Prophet from Tafheem-ul-Quran

As complied by deepseek

Here is a detailed compilation of key verses from the Quran on the subject of obeying Allah and His Prophet (ﷺ), along with translations and explanations based on Tafheem-ul-Quran (The Meaning of the Quran) by Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.

Introduction from Tafheem-ul-Qaran’s Perspective

In Tafheem-ul-Quran, Maududi emphasizes that obedience to the Prophet (ﷺ) is not a separate or independent obedience. It is the practical manifestation of obedience to Allah. The Prophet’s authority is derived, and his commands are to be followed because they represent the divine will and provide the detailed application of Quranic principles. Disobedience to the Prophet is equated with disobedience to Allah, as it signifies a rejection of the chosen medium of divine guidance.

Key Verses with Translation and Tafseer

The Fundamental Command

Arabic:

يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا۟ أَطِيعُوا۟ ٱللَّهَ وَأَطِيعُوا۟ ٱلرَّسُولَ وَأُو۟لِى ٱلْأَمْرِ مِنكُمْ
Translation (Sahih International):
“O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you.”
Surah & Verse: An-Nisa (4:59)