From an Islamic vision, the human being is the center of universe. A quick review of the verses of the Glorious Quran and the Sunnah, statements, actions and traditions of Allah’s Messenger (SAW), reveals more than 90% of both revolve around the human being. There are very few verses in the Glorious Quran that address the improvement of the environment and the inhabitants and construction of the earth. But the majority of the verses of the Glorious Quran and the majority of the efforts done by the Prophet of Islam; Mohammad (SAW) throughout his blessed life revolve around the reformation of the human being. If the human being is reformed, then, the entire life would be reformed and fine.
Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi
In this third instalment, Imam Ibn Qudamah sets out the importance of worship and how worship has to be performed with knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah, as well as giving examples from our pious predecessors. It covers many aspects of worship, such as Knowledge, Purification, Prayer, Zakat, Fasting, Hajj, Recitation the Qur’an, supplications and the excellence of the Night Prayer.
Imam Ibn Qudamah al-Maqdisi
Allah, the Most High said:
“I have only created the Jinn and mankind for My worship” [Qur’an (51):56].
In Islam worship is the right of Allah, the Most High. Worship is only directed to Him alone, without association or reverence to anything or anybody else. It is the right of Allah alone that His servants fulfil the acts of worship that Islam has prescribed. Worship is everything that Allah loves, including actions, deeds and speech.
If you desire to build a close connection with your Lord, gain His pleasure,increase your love for Him, or to draw near to Him then this text is vital for you. This work will not only change your perspective on worship, but it will enrich your soul towards being an obedient servant of Allah and give you a spiritual uplift that your soul needs. Often people complain about not finding inner peace, or the motivation to increase in doing good deeds, this work with the permission of Allah will fill that void.
In this third instalment, Imam Ibn Qudamah sets out the importance of worship and how worship has to be done with knowledge of the Qur’an and Sunnah, as well as giving examples of our pious predecessors. It covers many aspects of worship, such as Knowledge, Purification, Prayer, Zakat, Fasting, Hajj, Reciting the Qur’an, supplications and the excellence of the Night Prayer.
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