- Ibadah
The
Arabic word ibadah (عبادة) or ibada, usually translated "worship", is connected with related words literally meaning "slavery ", and has connotations of obedience, submission, and humility. In terms ofIslam , "ibadah" is the ultimate obedience, the ultimate submission, and the ultimate humility to God along with the ultimate love for him.Muslims believe that "ibadah" is the reason for the existence of all humanity. That is, Muslims believe that all people exist only to worship God. "Ibadah" consequently means following Islamic beliefs and practices – its commands, prohibitions, thehalal , and the haram. For Muslims, "ibadah" is also something that comes from the heart, or sincerity, as a result of belief in Islam. Therefore, "ibadah" is something that can not be forced upon another person.Some Muslims believe that in Islam all types of worship and prayers have been decided by Allah and his "rusul" (prophets), so there is no need to resort to reasoning things out ("
ijtihad "). According to this view of Islam the duty of humans is to follow and practise what Allah and his prophets have taught humanity, so there are no substitutions for "ibadah".Many devout Muslims perform their religious duties during all circumstances. One example is that of
Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor , who practiced his Islamic obligations while an astronaut aboard theInternational Space Station . [Hashim, Salmy. " [http://www.bernama.com.my/bernama/v3/news.php?id=332668 Malaysian Astronaut Gets Peace Award For Promoting Islam In Science] ," "Malaysian National News Agency", May 13, 2008.]References
External links
* [http://www.islam1.org/khutub/Ibadah_in_Islam.htm Ibadah in Islam]
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