The Meaning of Worship and the Use of the Word "Supplication" to Mean It
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Question:
Another questioner says: What is the meaning of worship? And does supplication come under the meaning of worship?
Answer:
Worship is what brings one closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through obedience. Yes. This is worship as He has legislated it. It is bringing oneself closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through the acts of obedience He has legislated. This is worship, and it is the purpose for which Allah created the creation, as He (Mighty and Majestic) said:[Adh-Dhariyat 51:56] So worship is the utmost humility combined with the utmost love. Yes.
The presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Another questioner says: What is the meaning of worship? And does supplication come under the meaning of worship?
Answer:
Worship is what brings one closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through obedience. Yes. This is worship as He has legislated it. It is bringing oneself closer to Allah (Mighty and Majestic) through the acts of obedience He has legislated. This is worship, and it is the purpose for which Allah created the creation, as He (Mighty and Majestic) said:
And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.
وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِThe presenter:
Yes, may Allah bless you.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (181) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1440-05-18] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (18:32)
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