Servanthood to Allah
ٱلْعُبُودِيَّة لِلَّهِ
Servanthood to Allah, or *al-'Ubūdiyyah*, is the beautiful and profound state of humble and devoted submission to Allah alone. It's a recognition of our Creator and our place in His vast creation, not as a burden, but as an honor and a path to true freedom and dignity. Islam teaches that [there is no one in the heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a servant], encompassing all beings and acknowledging their innate connection to the Divine. Even the greatest prophets, like [Jesus, were but a servant upon whom We bestowed favor], showing that this is a lofty and cherished status. For Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), it was a central command: [“I have only been commanded to worship the Lord of this city... And I am commanded to be of the Muslims [those who submit to Allah]"]. Embracing *al-'Ubūdiyyah* is a conscious choice for humanity, guiding us towards [a straight path] where we worship the One Lord and find profound purpose and peace in aligning our lives with His benevolent will.
Quran 5 verses
إِن كُلُّ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ إِلَّآ ءَاتِى ٱلرَّحْمَٰنِ عَبْدًا
In kullu man fis samaawaati wal ardi illaaa aatir Rahmaani 'abdaa
There is no one in the heavens and earth but that he comes to the Most Merciful as a servant.
تمام شخص جو آسمانوں اور زمین میں ہیں سب خدا کے روبرو بندے ہو کر آئیں گے
Commentary
ذَٰلِكَ بِمَا قَدَّمَتْ يَدَاكَ وَأَنَّ ٱللَّهَ لَيْسَ بِظَلَّٰمٍ لِّلْعَبِيدِ
Zaalika bimaa qaddamat yadaaka wa annal laaha laisa bizallaamil lil'abeed
"That is for what your hands have put forth and because Allah is not ever unjust to [His] servants."
(اے سرکش) یہ اس (کفر) کی سزا ہے جو تیرے ہاتھوں نے آگے بھیجا ہے اور خدا اپنے بندوں پر ظلم کرنے والا نہیں
Commentary
إِنَّمَآ أُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَعْبُدَ رَبَّ هَٰذِهِ ٱلْبَلْدَةِ ٱلَّذِى حَرَّمَهَا وَلَهُۥ كُلُّ شَىْءٍ وَأُمِرْتُ أَنْ أَكُونَ مِنَ ٱلْمُسْلِمِينَ
Innamaaa umirtu an a'buda Rabba haazihil baldatil lazee harramahaa wa lahoo kullu shai'inw wa umirtu an akoona minal muslimeen
[Say, O Muhammad], "I have only been commanded to worship the Lord of this city, who made it sacred and to whom [belongs] all things. And I am commanded to be of the Muslims [those who submit to Allah]
(کہہ دو) کہ مجھ کو یہی ارشاد ہوا ہے کہ اس شہر (مکہ) کے مالک کی عبادت کروں جس نے اس کو محترم (اور مقام ادب) بنایا ہے اور سب چیز اُسی کی ہے اور یہ بھی حکم ہوا ہے کہ اس کا حکم بردار رہوں
Commentary
إِنْ هُوَ إِلَّا عَبْدٌ أَنْعَمْنَا عَلَيْهِ وَجَعَلْنَٰهُ مَثَلًا لِّبَنِىٓ إِسْرَٰٓءِيلَ
In huwa illaa 'abdun an'amnaa 'alaihi wa ja'alnaahu masalal li Baneee Israaa'eel
Jesus was not but a servant upon whom We bestowed favor, and We made him an example for the Children of Israel.
وہ تو ہمارے ایسے بندے تھے جن پر ہم نے فضل کیا اور بنی اسرائیل کے لئے ان کو (اپنی قدرت کا) نمونہ بنا دیا
Commentary
إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ هُوَ رَبِّى وَرَبُّكُمْ فَٱعْبُدُوهُ هَٰذَا صِرَٰطٌ مُّسْتَقِيمٌ
Innal laaha Huwa Rabbee wa Rabbukum fa'budooh; haaza Siraatum Mustaqeem
Indeed, Allah is my Lord and your Lord, so worship Him. This is a straight path."
کچھ شک نہیں کہ خدا ہی میرا اور تمہارا پروردگار ہے پس اسی کی عبادت کرو۔ یہی سیدھا رستہ ہے
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