Why do we obey Allah?
Because he created us, and he knows what is best for us. Even if there wasn't a heaven or hell, and we didn't have to obey him, it would ultimately benefit us if we did.
If someone invents a machine, do we just use it, without knowing how to operate it? A person created it, he knows it's strengths, it's faults, the best use of it, etc. Is there anyone who knows more about this machine than it's creator?
Allah is our creator, thus, he knows what is best for us. He would never tell us to do anything that harms us, but would tell us to do things that benefit us. Even if we don't immediately see its benefit or harm, it doesn't mean there isn't one.
Not sleeping on your stomach, slaughtering meat the halal way, not drinking alcohol, fasting, the physical benefits of prayer... I could go on and on. The prophet (peace be upon him) and companions at their time didn't know any of these benefits, they just did them because Allah asked them to. Now, 1400 years later, we are discovering medical and psychological benefits of so many things we are asked to do as muslims. By just obeying Allah, muslims were healthier than non muslims more than a thousand years ago. And not only were they healthier, they went through a golden age. Society was brilliant, families were happy, muslims were at the top of their field in science, math, geography, etc. It was bliss. All that from simply obeying Allah.
Now, we muslims are screwed because we just don't bother with what Allah told us to do anymore. Some people say this is a punishment for us because we're sinning, but I think it's simply because we're not reaping the benefits of sticking to Allah's command. May he help us all. Hope that answers your question.
Allah is our creator, thus, he knows what is best for us. He would never tell us to do anything that harms us, but would tell us to do things that benefit us. Even if we don't immediately see its benefit or harm, it doesn't mean there isn't one.
Not sleeping on your stomach, slaughtering meat the halal way, not drinking alcohol, fasting, the physical benefits of prayer... I could go on and on. The prophet (peace be upon him) and companions at their time didn't know any of these benefits, they just did them because Allah asked them to. Now, 1400 years later, we are discovering medical and psychological benefits of so many things we are asked to do as muslims. By just obeying Allah, muslims were healthier than non muslims more than a thousand years ago. And not only were they healthier, they went through a golden age. Society was brilliant, families were happy, muslims were at the top of their field in science, math, geography, etc. It was bliss. All that from simply obeying Allah.
Now, we muslims are screwed because we just don't bother with what Allah told us to do anymore. Some people say this is a punishment for us because we're sinning, but I think it's simply because we're not reaping the benefits of sticking to Allah's command. May he help us all. Hope that answers your question.
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