<b>Guidance from the Hadiths:</b><br> 1) A Muslim should obey those in authority in what he likes or dislikes, unless he is ordered to commit a sin, in which case he should not obey them.<br> 2) Invalidity of the approach of those who say: We only obey those in authority in things commanded by Allah Almighty. This is because the Shariah prescribes that we should obey them to the best of our ability, and because disobedience to them leads to many public evils.<br> <br> <b>Benefit:</b><br> The commands of those in authority fall under three categories:<br> First: They command what Allah commanded. In such a case, obedience is due to them for two reasons:<br> because Allah commanded it, and because they commanded it.<br> Second: They command the commission of a sin. In such a case, they should neither be listened to nor obeyed with regard to that sin, yet obedience is due to them in other than sin.<br> Third: They command something that does not involve divine commands or prohibitions. In such a case, they are to be obeyed because obedience brings about welfare, unity, and mercy.