Worship

Worship is an act of religious devotion usually directed towards a deity. An act of worship may be performed individually, in an informal or formal group, or by a designated leader. Such acts may involve honoring.

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Movies . Worship . Video Game . Sports . Fiction

Is it permissible to play video games or watch movies in which there are fictional gods or actions of worship?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answer updated 9 months ago

No it is not permissible to watch games of videos promoting polytheism like fictional gods or worshiping other than Allah, The Exalted.

Such games are dangerously harmful in making the people accept polytheism and normalise major sins.

Wassalam.

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Sunni-Shi'a . Worship . Imamah . Mayyit . Tawassul

As Shia Muslims, how can we respond if someone accuses us of worshipping Imams or the dead? Are there any authentic hadiths or Quranic verses we can present to counter this claim?

False allegations ere always put on the prophets and their followers by the enemies of the truth, but it did not harm but the liars. We are facing similar false allegations from our enemies. We never worship any one but Allah and our respecting the Proohers and the Infallible Imams can never mean worshiping them as we believe that all the proohers and the Infallible Imams are the best servants and worshipers of Allah.

Respecting and obeying the Prophet (SAWA) is obligatory on every Muslim as Allah Says in Quran (Tell them : If you really love Allah, then follow me) (Sura 3, Verse 31)

Qyran is teaching us to go to the Prophet to seek forgiveness (Sura Annisam verse 64).

Wassalam.(

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Worship . God (Allah) . Shahada

I have seen multiple translations of La Ilaha Illa Allah, with some saying 'nothing worthy of worship' and others saying 'no god'. What is the correct translation?

(No God but Allah) might be a good translation.

Wassalam.

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Worship . Blood . Grief

Is drawing one's own blood in grief for Imam Hussain (a) considered an act of worship? If yes, what is the reasoning and justification behind it?

Amina Inloes, Amina Inloes is originally from the US and has a PhD in Islamic Studies from the University of Exeter on Shi'a hadith. She is the program leader for the MA Islamic Studies program at the... Answered 1 year ago

If someone does this sincerely and with the intent of it being a gesture of taqwa (reverence towards Allah), love of Imam Husayn (A), respect for Imam Husayn (A), respect for Islam, or something similar, it could be considered an act of worship due to their intention.

It would be similar to other acts of personal piety that vary from person to person, or culture to culture. For instance, many Shia wear black out of respect for Imam Husayn, but it is not a requirement. Rather, it is a gesture of respect, and a way of keeping the memory of Imam Husayn (A) alive in society.

However, this is different from required acts of worship like salat which have a formal intention (niyyah) of worship. And it does not substitute for the required acts of worship such as salat.

Some people use obscure stories such as "Zaynab hit her head on the camel litter or a pole" to justify self-flagellation. This is counterproductive and unnecessary. First, these stories are usually historically unsubstantiated. And, second, it is unnecessary, since we are speaking about acts that are personal and optional, not religiously required.

Allah weighs actions according to intentions and what is in our hearts, and knows best what is accepted. We will see the reality of our deeds in the next world.

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Worship . God (Allah)

What advice is best for Muslims who aim to please Allah (SWT) without seeking rewards for their good deeds, as stated by Imam Ali (AS), "Worship Allah (SWT) because He deserves to be worshipped"?

Those humble servants of Allah (SWT) who want to worship Allah not for seeking reward or fearing punishment but just because Allah is entitled to be worshiped, need to think more about the Great bounties of Allah on them, and His Great Tributes. This can make them love Allah more and worship Him out if loving Him as He is The Real Entitled to be worshiped.

They learn from the Prophet and Ahlul Bayt who are the bast servants of Allah, the steps and degrees of sincere worship of Allah (SWT).

'Wassalam.

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Angels . Worship . Hereafter

Is it allowed to pray to Allah (SWT) for becoming an Angel in the Hereafter to worship Him both in this world and the Hereafter, or would it be contrary to Allah's (SWT) desire and satisfaction?

Sincere and humble servants of Allah pray to Allah to help them to be more sincere servants of Allah, who are higher in their worship and degree than many angles.

'Wassalam.

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Parents . Worship . Obedience . Salah (Prayers) . Nafl . Islamophobia

Can you disobey Islamophobic parents to perform acts of worship that are both Mustahab and obligatory like praying Nafilah?

If the parents are Muslims, they should not prevent their children from performing obligatory worship, but if they try to do that for any reason, you must perform your obligatory worship at any cost. If Muslim parents object on recommended worship, you have then to consider not to hurt their feelings and not to make them feel disrespected, specially when their objection on the recommended acts is based on their fear on you or care for you because of their thinking that certain recommended worship can affect your health such as recommended fasting. You should do your best to keep the respect of your parents and avoid any act which might cause them feeling disrespected.

If the parents are non Muslims and try to stop you from your Islamic duties, you are then not obliged to listen to them as no one is entitled to stop us from our obligatory duties.
In anyway you should always keep the respect of our parents even if they are non Muslims. In Quran Allah says in Surah Luqman, verse 15 [But if ( Your parents) strive with you to make you join in worship with Me others that of which you have knowledge, then don't obey them; but behave with them in this world kindly]

Wassalaam

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Worship . Greed . Paradise . Fear . Hell . Praise . God (Allah) . Qur'an

Is the statement "I worshiped Allah not for paradise or fear of hell, but because He deserves all praise" considered authentic? Does it not contradict the teachings of the Quran that teaches fear of hell and incentivizes with desire of Jannah?<br>

Faith in Allah (SWT) has many degrees. Feeding of hell makes people avoid sinful acts. Keening for Paradise makes people do more good to gain Paradise. Higher degrees of faith of most humble servants of Allah, make them not only higher than fearing hellfire and keening Paradise but loving and worshiping Allah as He is entitled to be worshiped. Real love for Allah in the heart of His most humble servants makes them worship Him for His Greatness as He is The Only entitled to be worshiped.

‘The Quranic verses you mentioned are for usual believers who have a certain degree of faith and love for Allah. Such degree does not apply to the most humble servants of Allah (SWT) who have the higher degrees of faith and love for Allah (SWT).

Wassalam.

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Parents . Worship . Disobedience . Fard

In case of disobeying parents, does one have to compensate for all obligatory acts of worship they have performed?

Many of our leading Maraaje' of Taqleed say that eldest sin is responsible to compensate the obligatory worship missed by his disobeying parent.

Any other son or daughter or friend or even a paid person can perform such Qadha worship in behalf of the late person.

'Wassalam.

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Destiny . Worship . Du'a (Supplication)

Can our destiny be changed with constant Dua and worship?

Yes of course. Good deeds and sincere supplications change our life and make us more safe, more blessed and more successful. Doing good to your parents and relatives makes your income (Rizq) more and make your life longer. Always doing good makes our life better as doing bad makes life more difficult.

Wassalam.

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Christians . Worship . Paradise . Prophet Jesus

Can modern Christians, who believe in the Trinity and worship Jesus (as), attain salvation and enter Jannah?

Jesus was a human being created by Allah with out a father just like Adam who was a human being created by Allah with out parents.

Jesus is not God nor son of God, but he was a great messenger from God to guide people to worship and obey God.

Worshipping any one apart from God is a major sin.

Jannah (Paradise) is not under our control to judge who will enter in it or not. Allah, The Glorious, Knows who will be granted Paradise because He only Knows everything about everyone from His creatures and grants Paradise according to His full Knowledge and Mercy.

Wassalam.

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Sunni . Knowledge . Worship . Sunni-Shi'a

I am a Sunni who wants to become a Shia. However, I have no knowledge of Shia worship, principles and similar issues. How can I get this information?

Following Ahlul Bayt is in fact following the real teachings of the Prophet (SAWA). None of the four Sunni sects (Hanafi, Shafi'ee, Maaliki and Hanbali) were existing during the time of the Prophet, while Ahlul Bayt were living with the Prophet and practicing his teachings.

Details of the rules and worship can be easily found in many websites e.g. www.Sistani.org and www.Al-Islam.org and www.shiasearch.org

Wassalam.