NECESSITY OF WORSHIPING ALLAH ALONE, AND AN EXPLANATION OF ITS MEANINGS
All thanks and praises are due to Alláh, Who created the creation to worship Him Alone and ordained that He Alone be revered and obeyed. I hereby testify that there is no deity worthy of worship except Alláh, Alone without partners. I testify that Muhammad(pbuh) is Alláhs slave and Messenger, who had the most perfect slavery to Alláh and fear of Him. Muhammad called to Alláh and performed Jihád as it should be performed and stood in prayer until his feet were calious from prolonged standing in prayer. May Alláh’s peace and blessings be on Muhammad, his progeny, his Companions and al! those who followed His Guidance.
O people! Fear Allah the Exalted and contemplate the reason behind your creation and what you were ordered to do. You were created to worship Alláh Alone without partners, and this you were commanded:
“And I (Alláh) created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me (Alone). I seek not any provision from them (i.e., provision for themselves or for My creatures) nor do I ask that they should feed Me (i.e. feed themselves or My creatures).” (51:56,57)
“O mankind! Worship your Lord (Alláh), Who created you and those who were before you so that you may become Al-Muttaqún (the pious).”(2:2l)
“And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salát (iqámat-as-Salát) and give Zakát, and that is the right religion.” (98:5)
The word Ebádah (worship) encompasses all of what Alláh likes and prefers of apparent and hidden actions and statements. Therefore, ‘Ebádah’ entails all the slave’s actions, whether performed by the heart or body, and those pertaining to legal monetary transactions. Even matters of habit beco me acts of worship when preceded by a good intention. For instance, when one sleeps for the purpose of gathering his strength to fast or stand in Qiyám (voluntary prayer) at night, sleep will become an act of worship. When one enjoys his wife sexually for the purpose of purifying himself and her from illegal sexual activities of all types, it will become an act of worship.
“When one of you has sexual intercourse with his wife, he earns a Sadaqah (charity).” They said, “O Alláhs Messenger! We enjoy our desires and also earn a reward?” He said, “Do you believe that if one satisfies his desire illegally, he would be earning a sin? Likewise, if he satisfies his desire legally, he earns a reward.”
Muslim narrated in the Sahih that Sa’d said that the Prophet(pbuh) said:
“Your spending on your children is a Sadaqah (charity).”
Furthermore, Imam Ahmad narrated that AI-Miqdam bin Ma’di Karib said that the Prophet(pbuh) said:
“Whatever you feed yourself, it is an act of charity from you.”
Also, Muslim narrated that Jabir, said that the Prophet(pbuh) said:
“Whenever a Muslim plants a seed, then whatever of it is eaten earns him a Sadaqah, whatever is stolen from it earns him a Sadaqah, whatever beasts eat of it earns him a Sadaqah and whenever anyone takes from it, it earns him a Sadaqah.” In another narration from Jabir , the Prophet(pbuh)said, “Whenever a human, animal or bird eats from it, he will earn a Sadaqah from it until the Day ofResurrection.”
O Alláhs slaves! There are two types of ‘Ebadah: the required and the recommended. Some of the necessary acts of worship are performed daily, such as the five daily prayers. Sorne acts of worship are performed weekly, such as the Jumu ‘ah (Friday Prayer), while some others come once a year, such as fasting (the lunar month oí)
Ramadhán and paying Zakát. Some acts of worship are required once in a lifetime, such as the Hajj and ‘Umrah, for those who can afford the journey. As for the recommended acts of worship, they are not required within a fixed time frame, such as the voluntary prayers after the compulsory prayers. Also included are voluntary acts of charity and fasting, except when there is a prohibition in performing any of these acts at a certain time or place. Remembering Alláh by Dhikr of the heart and tongue is among the recommended acts of worship at any time, for Alláh the Exalted said:
“O you who believe! Remember Alláh with much remembrance. And glorify His Praises morning and afternoon.” (33:41,42)
“Then when the (Jumu ‘ah) Salát (prayer) is ended, you may disperse through the land, and seek the Bounty of Alláh (by working), and remember Alláh much, that you may be successful.” (62: 1O)
“Verily, in the creation of the heavens and the earth, and in the alternation of night and day, there are indeed signs for men of understanding. Those who remember Alláh (always, and in prayers) standing, sitting, and Iying down on their sides.” (3: 190,191)
And:
“Therefore remember Me (by praying, glorifying). I will remember you, and be grateful to Me (for My countless Favours on you) and never be ungrateful to Me.” (2:152)
Therefore, the life of a Muslim rarely has a moment without an act of worship to perform or utter. Verily, those who lose these precious moments, by not performing a type of worship, will have lost these moments on the Day of Resurrection.
O Muslims! AIl acts of ‘Ebadah are called as such and benefit those who perform them if they are performed in sincerity to Alláh Alone without Shirk (associating others with Alláh in worship), and without Riyá’ (showing off and seeking fame). Alláh the exalted said:
“So worship Alláh (Alone) by doing religious deeds sincerely for Alláh’s sake only. Surely, the religion (i.e., the worship and the obedience) is for Alláh only.” (39:2,3)
“And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Alláh, and worship none but Him Alone, and perform As-Salát and give Zakát, and that is the right religion.” (98:5)
“So woe unto those performers of Salat (prayers) (hypocrites). Those who delay their Salát (prayer from their stated fixed times). Those who do good deeds only to be seen (of men), And withhold Al-Má’un (small kindnesses like salt, sugar, water).” (107:4-7)
And:
“So whoever hopes for the Meeting with his Lord, let him work righteousness and associate none as a partner in the worship of his Lord.” (18: 11O)
Also, the Prophet(pbuh) said in a Hadith:
“Alláh the Exalted said, ‘I am the Most Rich from needing associates. Whoever performs a deed in which he associated others with Me in worship, I will discard him and his Shirk:”
And just as sincerity is a condition in accepting any act of worship, it is also necessary to ímitate the Sunnah of the Prophet(pbuh) in any act of worship. The Prophet(pbuh) said:
“Whoever performs an act that does not conform to our matter (the Qur’án and Sunnah), then his act is rejected (or it is an act of reversion).”
O Muslims! Worshipping Alláh is the first necessary requirement from the slave, for it is Alláh’s right that comes before any other right. Alláh the Exalted said:
“Worship Alláh and join none with Him (in worship); and do good to parents.” (4:36)
And:
“And your Lord has decreed that you worship none but Him. And that you be dutiful to your parents.” (17:23)
There are many other Áyát on this subject. Moreover, Mu’adh narrated:
“The Prophet(pbuh) said, ‘O Mu’adh! Do you know Alláhs right on the slaves and the slaves’ right on Alláh?’ I said, ‘Alláh and His Messenger know best.’ He said, ‘Verily, Alláh’ s right on the slaves is that they worship Him Alone and associate none with Him in worship. The right of the slaves on Alláh is that He does not torment any who associates none with Him in worship. ‘”
Worshipping Alláh Alone is required from all those responsible adults, from the time he or she reaches the age of adolescence, until they die. AIIah the exalted said:
“And worship your Lord until there comes unto you the certainty (i.e., death).” (15:99)
And He said about ‘Esa (Jesus), peace be upon him:
And has enjoined on me Salat (prayer), and Zakát, as long as I live.” (19:31)
O slaves of Alláh! He who does not worship Alláh will become Satan’s slave,just as Alláh the exalted said:
“Did I not command you, O Children of Adam, that you should not worship Shaitan (Satan). Verily, he is a plain enemy to you. And that you should worship Me. That is the Straight Path.” (36:60,61)
He who does not worship Alláh worships his own lusts and desires.
“Have you seen him who takes his own lust (vain desires) as his ilah (god)? And Alláh knowing (him as such), left him astray.” (45:23)
He who does not worship Alláh, worships the life of this world:
“Miserable is the slave of the Khamisah, miserable is the slave of the Khamilah (types of clothes): If he is given, he is pleased, but if he is deprived, he is not pleased.”
Worshipping Alláh Alone without partners gains the slaves dominance on the earth and immunity from all types of fears in this life and the Hereafter.
“Alláh has promised those among you who believe and do righteous good deeds, that He will certainly grant them succession to (the present rulers) in the land, as He granted it to those before them, and that He will grant them the authority to practice their religion which He has chosen for them (i.e., Islam). And He will surely give them in exchange a safe security after their fear (provided) they (believers) worship Me and do not associate anything (in worship) with Me. But whoever disbelieved after this, they are the Fásiqún (rebellious, disobedient to Allah).” (24:55)
Dear Muslim, you give a promise to AIJah in every Rak’ah in your prayer, when you read Alláh’s statement:
“You (Alone) we worship, and You (Alone) we ask for help (for each and everything).” (1:5)
That you would worship Him Alone and seek His help Alone. Consequently:
“And fulfil the Covenant of Alláh when you have covenanted.” (16:91)
May Alláh direct us all to the blessings of the Glorious Qur’an and benefit us in whatever is in it of the Áyat and Wise Dhikr. I say this and ask Alláh the Great and the Most Honored for forgiveness for me, you and all Muslims for every sin. Invoke Him for forgiveness, for He is the Most Forgiving, the Most Merciful.
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