The concept of
worship in Islam is misunderstood by many people. Worship is
commonly taken to mean performing ritualist acts such as
prayers and fasting and observing the forbidden consumption
of pig meat or intoxicating drink. This is limited
understanding of worship is one part of the meaning of
worship in Islam. Worship is an all inclusive terms for all
that God loves of external and internal sayings and actions
of a person. In other words, worship is everything one says
or does for the pleasure of God. This of course, social
activities, and personal contributions to the welfare of
one's fellow human beings.
What is worship in
Islam?