Authority appears in families, schools, workplaces and business. It should protect and guide people, not become an outlet for anger, humiliation or revenge.
Examples
1. A teacher must help a learner understand; striking or shaming is no substitute for teaching.
2. An employer should respond to mistakes through fair discussion and legitimate procedures, not arbitrary abuse or withholding wages.
3. Parents should prioritize children's safety, thoughtful guidance and gentleness.
اعْلَمْ is an imperative meaning “know.” The Prophet ﷺ first directed attention to a moral reality: human authority exists under Allah's greater authority.