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What does the 'Ibaadat of Allah Ta'ala mean?

· 1 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1434 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When the Quraan say that Allah has created us for His worship only (something to the effect and I am not certain if there is such a ayaat), does this refer to His worship until we die, taste death, only in this world and not in jannah?

Answer

Ibaadat refers to His service and recognition. So His recognition will continue in Jannah as well insha-Allah.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالإنْسَ إِلا لِيَعْبُدُونِ أي: إنما خلقتهم لآمرهم بعبادتي، لا لاحتياجي إليهم ... وقال ابن جُرَيْج: إلا ليعرفون (تفسير ابن كثير 4/238)

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Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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