The concept and purpose of worship in Islam is unparallel to any other
religion in existence. It combines the mundane with the spiritual, the
individual with the society, and the internal soul with the external
body. Worship has a unique role in Islam, and through worship, a person
is regarded as a true Muslim who accords his entire life to the Will of God.
The importance of worship may be seen in the fact that
it has been prescribed by God in all religions prior to Islam. God said
in the Quran:
“And assuredly We have sent among every people a messenger (with the
command): worship God…” (Quran 16:36)
Worship in Islam has so many facets that it is
difficult to describe them all in words. The most general meaning of
worship in Islam is inclusive of everything which is pleasing to God, whether
they deal with issues of belief, or deeds of the body. It may include
everything a person perceives, thinks, intends, feels, says and does. It
also refers to everything that God requires, external, internal or
interactive. This includes rituals as well as beliefs, work, social
activities, and personal behavior, as human being is a whole, such that every
part affects every other.
Worship may be classified into two types:
1) Specific Beliefs, feelings and visible acts of
devotion paid in homage to God which He has commanded.
2) All other
acts of goodness generally encouraged in the life of a Muslim.
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