Surah Al Hujurat Tafseer

The Prohibition of making a Decision in advance of Allah and His Messenger; ordering Respect towards the Prophet

In these Ayat, Allah the Exalted teaches His faithful servants the good manners they should observe with the Messenger, which are respect, honor and esteem. Allah the Exalted and Most Honored said,

يَا أَيُّهَا الَّذِينَ امَنُوا لَاا تُقَدِّمُوا بَيْنَ يَدَيِ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ

O you who believe! Make not (a decision) in advance before Allah and His Messenger,

meaning, do not rush in making decisions before him, rather, follow his lead in all matters.

Ali bin Abi Talhah reported that Ibn Abbas, may Allah be pleased with him, commented;

لَاا تُقَدِّمُوا بَيْنَ يَدَيِ اللَّهِ وَرَسُولِهِ

(Make not (a decision) in advance before Allah and His Messenger),

"Do not say anything that contradicts the Qur'an and Sunnah."

Qatadah commented,

"We were told that some people used to say, `Revelation should be sent down about such and such matters,' and, `such and such practices should be rendered allowed.' Allah the Exalted disliked this attitude."

Allah said,

وَاتَّقُوا اللَّهَ

and have Taqwa of Allah.

meaning, `in what He has ordered you;'

إِنَّ اللَّهَ سَمِيعٌ

Verily, Allah is Hearing, (your statements),

عَلِيمٌ

Knowing. (your intentions).

Allah said