The Prophet Muhammad A simple Guide to his Life
The Prophet as a Model
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According to this verse, total submission to Islam is
required of every believer. But total submission
does not mean that all the commands have to be
followed at the same time. Nor does it mean that we
should launch a campaign to bring about the
implementation of the total Islamic system. This
verse simply means that we must wholeheartedly
obey the command of Islam which we find is
addressed to us in our particular situation. We have
to show no hesitancy or lacking on our part in
following that command.
For instance, if we find ourselves in such
circumstances as make it possible to perform our
prayers freely; it will be incumbent upon us to say
our prayers properly when the time of prayer
comes. Similarly, when believers find themselves in
circumstances where they have freedom to engage
in
dawah
work, it will be incumbent upon them to
fully devote themselves to discharging the relevant
responsibilities. Employing all the necessary means,
they must perform
dawah
in the best possible way.
Similarly, if circumstances permit them to enjoin
good and forbid evil, individually or collectively
they must strive to stop people from following evil
