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Who do Muslims Worship?

Sheikh Muhammed Salih Al-Munajjid

category: Common Questions

source: Islam-QA.com

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"And among His Signs is this, that He created you (Adam) from dust, and then (Hawwa (Eve) from Adam's rib, then his offspring from the semen, and), - behold you are human beings scattered!"

"And among His Signs is this, that He created for you wives from among yourselves, that you may find repose in them, and He has put between you affection and mercy. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who reflect."

"And among His Signs is the creation of the heavens and the earth, and the difference of your languages and colours. Verily in that are indeed signs for men of sound knowledge."

"And among His Signs is the sleep that you take by night and by day, and your seeking of His Bounty. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who listen."

"And among His Signs is that He shows you the lightning, by way of fear and hope, and He sends down water (rain) from the sky, and therewith revives the earth after its death. Verily, in that are indeed signs for a people who understand."

"And among His Signs is that the heaven and the earth stand by His Command, then afterwards when He will call you by single call, behold, you will come out from the earth (ie.e, from your graves, for reckoning and recompense)."

"To Him belongs whatever is in the heavens and the earth. All are obedient to Him."

"And He it is Who originates the creation, then will repeat it (after it has perished), and this is easier for Him. His is the highest description (i.e., none has the right to be worshipped but He, and there is nothing comparable unto Him) in the heavens and in the earth. And He is the All-Mighty, the All-Wise." [al-Room 30: 17-27]

Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

"Is not He (better than your gods) Who created the heavens and the earth, and sends down for you water (rain) from the sky, whereby We cause to grow wonderful gardens full of beauty and delight? It is not in your ability to cause the growth of their trees. Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but they are a people who ascribe equals (to Him)!"

"Is not he (better than you gods) Who has made the earth as a fixed abode, and has placed rivers in its midst, and has placed firm mountains therein, and has set a barrier between the two seas (of salt and sweet water). Is there any god with Allaah? Nay, but most of them know not."

"Is not He (better than your gods) Who responds to the distressed one, when He calls Him, and Who removes the evil, generations after generations. Is there any god with Allaah? Little is it that you remember!"

"Is not He (better than your gods) Who guides you in the darkness of the land and the sea, and Who sends the winds as heralds of glad tidings, going before His mercy (rain)? Is there any god with Allaah? High Exalted be Allaah above all that they associate as partners (to Him)!"

"Is not He (better than your so-called gods) Who originates creation, and shall thereafter repeat it, and Who provides for you from heaven and earth? Is there any god with Allaah? Say: 'bring forth your proofs, if you are truthful'"

"Say: 'None on the heavens and the earth knows the unseen except Allaah, nor can they perceive when they shall be resurrected.'" [al-Naml 27:60-65]

So is there anyone or anything besides Allaah that deserves to be worshipped?

Secondly

Allaah did not create us except to worship Him, as He says (interpretation of the meaning):

"And I (Allaah) created not the jinns and humans except they should worship Me (Alone)." [al-Dhaariyaat 51:56]

Thirdly

No one will be saved on the Day of Resurrection except those who used to worship Allaah truly and sincerely. After death Allaah will resurrect His slaves and call them to account, rewarding or punishing them according to their deeds. No one will be saved on that day except for those who used to worship Allaah Alone. The rest will be gathered into a Hell, a terrible fate! The Prophet of Islam, Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him), was asked by his Companions: "Will we see our Lord on the Day of Resurrection?" He told them:

"Do you doubt that you can see the sun and the moon when the sky is clear?"

We (his Companions) said, "No."

He said, "Then you should not doubt that you will see your Lord on that Day, you will see Him as you see them (the sun and moon)."

Then he said, "A caller will call out, 'Let every people go to that which they used to worship.' So the worshippers of the cross will go with their cross, the worshippers of idols will go with their idols and the worshippers of every god will go with their gods, until there will be left those who used to worship Allaah, whether they were righteous or otherwise, and a few of the People of the Book (Jews and Christians). Then Hell will be brought and shown to them as if it is a mirage. It will be said to the Jews, 'What did you used to worship?' They will say, 'We used to worship 'Uzayr, the son of God.' It will be said, 'You have lied. Allaah does not have a wife or son. What do you want?' They will say, 'We want something to drink.' It will be said to them, 'Drink!' and they will fall into Hell. Then it will be said to the Christians, 'What did you used to worship?' They will say, 'We used to worship the Messiah, the son of God.' It will be said, 'You have lied. Allaah does not have a wife or son. What do you want?' They will say, 'We want something to drink.' It will be said to them, 'Drink!' and they will fall into Hell. Then there will be left those who used to worship Allaah, whether they were righteous or otherwise. It will be said to them, 'What are you waiting for? All the people have gone.' They will say, 'We have separated from them and we need Him more today. We heard a caller saying that every people should follow that which they used to worship, so we are waiting for our Lord.' He will say, 'Al-Jabbaar (the Compeller, i.e., Allaah) will come…' And He will say, 'I am your Lord.' They will say, 'You are our Lord,' but none will speak to Him except the Prophets… then every believer will prostrate to Him." [Reported by al-Bukhaari, no. 6886] These believers are the people of Paradise on whom shall be no fear neither shall they grieve, and they will dwell therein for ever.

We hope that this matter has now become clear. In conclusion we can say nothing except that which Allaah has said (interpretation of the meaning):

"Whoever goes right, then he goes right only for the benefit of his ownself. And whoever goes stray, then he goes astray to his own loss…" [al-Isra' 17:15]

Peace be upon him who follows the guidance.