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− 4 ISLAMIC WORSHIP − The purpose of the creation of man, according to Islam, is that he − should worship Allah. − Allah says in the Holy Qur’an: − − ÆËfJ¨Î» ÜA oà AË ÅV»A O´¼a B¿Ë , j ê æ å å æ ä ê ì ê ä æ ê ä ì ê æ å æ ä ä ä ä wa ma khalaqtul jinna wal insa illa li ya‘budun − − And I have not created the Jinn and the men but that they may worship Me. (51:57) Worship is common to all religions. What differs is only the manner and style of worship. That which is unique in the Islamic mode of − worship is that it contains features from the mode of Prayers found in other religions. It is fascinating to note that Islam instructs its followers − concerning the manner of Prayer so comprehensively, that all the postures of worship found in other religions are symbolically represented in the Muslim mode of Prayer. The institution of Islamic Prayer is a most highly − developed system, covering every human requirement. The Holy Qur’an − declares that God does not stand in need of men's praises. He is so great in His nobility and so sublime in his character that the praises ofHis creatures do not add anything to His magnanimity and majesty. So, worship in the Holy Qur’an is only prescribed for the sake of the worshipper himself. − Worship plays an important role in developing one's soul. Of all the influences that work towards the making and modification of the human soul, Prayer is the most important single factor. Religious worship in Islam − is both individual and congregational. (An Elementary Study of Islam, pp 29-31) − 79