ON THE SUBJECT OF 16 THE OBLIGATION TO OBEY THE HOLY PROPHET, praise and peace be upon him Let us start by reading some verses from the Koran Allah, the Exalted says: "... Whatever the Messenger gives you, accept it; and whatever he forbids, abstain...." 59:7 Koran "Nor does he speak out of desire. Indeed it is not except a Revelation which is revealed." 53:3- 4 Koran "Say (Prophet Muhammad): 'If you love Allah, follow me and Allah will love you, and forgive your sins. Allah is Forgiving and Merciful.'" 3:31 Koran "In the Messenger of Allah you have a fine example for he who hopes for Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah abundantly." 33:21 Koran "We did not send a Messenger except that he should be obeyed, by the permission of Allah. If, when they had wronged themselves, they had come to you and asked Allah for forgiveness, and the Messenger had asked for forgiveness for them, they would have found Allah the Turner, the Merciful." 4:64 Koran CONTINUE "Believers, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. Should you dispute about anything refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is better and the best interpretation." 4:59 Koran "Whosoever obeys the Messenger, indeed he has obeyed Allah. As for those who turn away, We have not sent you to be their protector." 4:80 Koran ".... you (Prophet Muhammad), you surely guide to a Straight Path." 42:52 Koran ".... so let those who disobey His command beware, lest they are struck by sedition, or, they are stricken with a painful punishment." 24:63 Koran "Stay in your homes and do not display your finery as pagan women used to do in the olden Days of Ignorance. Establish your prayers, pay the obligatory charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger." 33:33 Koran