First
Principle:
Judging with what Allaah has revealed is an individual obligation upon every
Muslim and it comprises of six fundamentals
First
fundamental: It is obligatory to judge with Allaah’s law. Allaah the Most High
said: “And from those who say, ‘And judge, [O Muhammad],
between them by what Allaah has revealed and do not follow their inclinations
and beware of them, lest they tempt you away from some of what Allah has
revealed to you. And if they turn away - then know that Allah only intends to
afflict them with some of their [own] sins. And indeed, many among the people
are defiantly disobedient. [Soorah al- Maa’idah: 49]
Second fundamental: It is obligatory to refer judgement to the law
of Allaah and to accept and submit to His law. Allaah the Most High said: “But
no, by your Lord, they will not [truly] believe until they make you, [O
Muhammad], judge concerning that over which they dispute among themselves and
then find within themselves no discomfort from what you have judged and submit
in [full, willing] submission. [Sooratun-Nisaa’: 65]
Third Fundamental: There is a threat to whosoever does not judge
with the law of Allaah. Allaah the Most High said: And whoever does not
judge by what Allaah has revealed - then it is those who are the disbelievers.”
[Soorah al-Maa’idah: 44].
Allaah
the Most High also said: And whoever does not judge by what Allaah has
revealed - then it is those who are the wrongdoers.” [Soorah al-Maa’idah: 45].
Allaah the Most High said: And whoever does not judge by what
Allaah has revealed - then it is those who are the defiantly
disobedient.”[Soorah al-Maa’idah: 47].
The fourth fundamental: One should beware of opposing the
commandment of Allaah and His Messenger. Allaah the Most High said: So let
those beware who dissent from the Prophet's order, lest fitnah strike them or a
painful punishment.” [Sooratun-Noor: 63].
The fifth fundamental: The judgement of Allaah is the best of
judgement. Allaah the Most High said: “Then is it the judgement of [the time
of] ignorance they desire? But who is better than Allaah in judgement for a
people who are certain [in faith].” [Sooratul Maaidah: 50].
The sixth fundamental: The rulings of the Sharee’ah that have come
from Allaah are light and inspiration. Allaah the most High said: “And
thus We have revealed to you an inspiration of Our command. You did not know
what is the Book or [what is] faith, but We have made it a light by which We
guide whom We will of Our servants. And indeed, [O Muhammad], you guide to a
straight path.” [Sooratush-Shoorah: 52].
Source: Al-Hukm bi Ghayri maa Anzal Allaah, p. 6 by Shaykh Bandar
al-'Utaybi
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