GROUP 1

- Adhika Alvian F. 1172040 - Reza Fachri B. 11720400

- Pipit Pitriani 1172040082 -Zenny Irhamni 1172040
-Shopie Nurul A. 11720400
Class : PBI 6-C
Subject : English for Islamic Study (EFIS)
Lecturer : Dra. Erni Haryanti, MA., Ph. D.

HANDOUT OF THE MATERIAL

The Concept of Worship In Islam

A. Definition of Worship

The dictionary defines worship as bowing before someone and humbling

oneself. In the real connotation worship is humility and fearfulness, when the
word is used in relation to God.

According to the Quran, worship is the sole purpose of the creation of man.
The Quran says:

“I have not created jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” (51:56).

The concept of Ibadah entails that one should first realise his relation to
God. The relation of man to God is the relation of the humblest creature to an
extremely beloved Being.

The Prophet has been reported as saying: “Pray to God as if you are seeing
Him.” (Mishkat, Chapter on Faith).

According to this saying, the most sublime form of worship is that in which the
worshipper is so lost in thoughts of God that he finds himself very close to Him.
 So, the aim of our worship is to enter into a relationship with God “and”
reach God. To find God thus in this life is the highest reality of religion.

B. The Implication Of Worship

The implication of true worship can be divided into two categories: the
individual and the collective.

1. Individual obedience

Individual obedience means obeying God in those matters which are

related to his personal life. It covers all those commandments which pertain to
morals and dealings with man, like speaking the truth, keeping one’s
promises, being honest and trustworthy, upholding justice, being a well-wisher
of all, etc.

2. Collective obedience (Ita’ah)

Collective or social obedience can be carried out only when the whole
of society is willing to obey them.

We can take the example in Makkan period only the basic part of the
Shariah was revealed. The rest of the Shariah continued to be revealed
according to the circumstances. These laws are directed only at those groups
of believers who are in a position to carry them out.

As we learn from the Quran:

“God does not charge a soul with more than it can bear.” (2:286).