The Ibadah: The Purpose Of Religion In Islam

Human are created with a natural need for religion (Fitrah) and the need for a mighty and unfailing supporter at times of hardship and crisis. Thus, it is not surprising then to find variety of belief all around the world since in the time of primitive or civilize. However, the only religion that Allah except is Islam that was being delivered by our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In Surah Az-Zariyat Allah said that the sole purpose of our creation, the end of our lives, is to worship Allah and serve Him alone. This establishes beyond doubt that we must be fully aware of the meaning of “ibadah”. Otherwise, we will not be able to fulfil the purpose for which we have been created.

1.2 Meaning of Ibadah
The Arabic word ‘ibadah’ is derived from the same root as the word ‘abd, which means servant and slave. Thus, ‘ Ibadah means to perform the duties of a servant as does a slave or bondsman. A person is a slave of somebody only if he lives …show more content…
That worship is ultimate subjection with absolute love, and that worship in Islam encompasses all aspects of religion, the entirety of man and the whole life. Allah does not get benefit from our worship or harm from our abstinence from worship. He is above all that. This is proven in Surah Al-Naml verse …show more content…
It frees man’s heart from subjection and subordination to all abuses and false gods who humiliate people and reduce them to the lowest and the meanest form of slavery, even though they may appear in the shape of masters and freemen. The one honourable way to gratify the need to the human heart for a master and god is to worship the True Lord, Allah, and leave off all false lords and masters. Undeniably, this is a certain way to procure happiness for the human heart, mind and