<![CDATA[This study examines the structure of obligatory commands in the Qur’an through a thematic tafsir (tafsīr maudhu‘ī) analysis of the term kutiba in QS. Al-Baqarah [2]: 178–179 and [2]: 183 - 184. Using qualitative library research, this article analyzes classical and contemporary exegetical sources to identify the normative pattern through which the Qur’an formulates binding obligations. The findings reveal five structural elements of Qur’anic obligation: determination of the subject, explicit formulation of obligation, specification of mandated acts, procedural guidance, and teleological orientation toward taqwā. By integrating tafsir–uṣūl al-fiqh analysis with Islamic governance studies, this research argues that Qur’anic legal commands function not only as religious prescriptions but also as normative models for ethical governance, emphasizing legitimacy, accountability, and compliance. This hybrid perspective contributes to broader discussions on Islamic normative frameworks in both legal and governance contexts.]]>
