Obedience: to who and why we should obey. It occurred to me to write something about obedience some time ago but it seems like an appropriate time to link it to the birthday of Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him. I have realised the importance of obedience and how it can benefit us and keep peace in our lives over the years. When I was a teenager I did not see it's importance at all. At that time it was better to argue and ask why. However, I gradually saw that it does not really get anywhere to do that a lot of the time. When we don't obey authority we are often punished, shouted at, ridiculed or even hit at times depending on the circumstance and who is in control. I once was travelling and some soldiers were shouting at people to move and stand in line. People shouted back that they were late. It seemed like everyone has special circumstances. All that happened was that they shouted more. Everyone was shouting and yet still had to get in line...