A complete way of servitude
What is worship?
Worship is broader than a set of rituals. It includes what Allah loves of inward and outward words and actions, performed sincerely for Him and in accordance with the Prophet ﷺ.
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Definition
Worship gathers acts of the heart, tongue and body that Allah loves and is pleased with.
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Examples
Prayer and fasting are worship; so are supplication, reliance, sincerity, truthfulness, fulfilling trusts, kindness and justice.
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Two conditions
An act is accepted when it is sincerely for Allah and follows the guidance of the Messenger ﷺ.
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Practice
Before an act, correct the intention; during it, follow the Sunnah; after it, ask Allah for acceptance.
References
Where this lesson begins
- Qur’an 51:56Primary reference for this lessonSource
- Qur’an 18:110Primary reference for this lessonSource