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O you who believe, do not venture ahead of (tuqaddimū, [derives] from qaddama, with the sense of [the 5th form] taqaddama), that is to say, do not come forward with any [unwarranted] saying or deed [ahead of], Allahu ta’ālā and His Messenger (rasūl), the one communicating [the Message] from Him, that is to say, without their permission, and fear Allahu ta’ālā. Surely Allahu ta’ālā is Hearer, of your sayings, Knower, of your deeds: this was revealed regarding the dispute between Abū Bakr and ‘Umar, may Allahu ta’ālā be pleased with them both, in the presence of the Prophet "sallallahu 'alayhi wa sallam", over the appointment of al-Aqra' b. Hābis or al-Qa'qā' b. Ma'bad as commander [of his tribe].¹