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WHY ISLAM PROHIBITS WORSHIP BY FORMS??? - Part 2

You can r ead the Part 1 here: http://uniqueislamblog.blogspot.com/2017/06/why-islam-prohibits-worship-by-forms.html?m=1 =>Different way of gradual development:- a) Fixed on truth: In Hinduism, one can adopt a form to fix concentration. But in islam it is forbidden to use any imaginary form because it is considered as falsehood and an insult to Almighty God as the creation is not the portion or manifestation of Almighty Allah. "Say, ‘Will you worship beside Allah that which has no power to do you harm or good?’ And it is Allah Who is All-Hearing, All-Knowing." (Al-Quran, 05:77) b) Way of concentration and self-development: In islam 'Worship' does not mean only prayer, but it means to 'obey all the commandments of Almighty God'. If anyone prays, he is worshipping; if anyone does not kill innocent human being, he is worshipping; if anyone loves his parents, he is worshipping. In short, if anyone does his works according to the commandments of Allah a...

WHY ISLAM PROHIBITS WORSHIP BY FORMS??? - Part 1

Concept of form-worship in Hinduism: According to Hinduism, worship by forms like idol worship is neither prohibited nor inspired. It is wishable. "Whoever resorts to Me in any manner(form or formless worship), in the same manner do I favour them; men experience Me alone in different ways..." ( Bhagabat Gita , 4:11) "Even those who are devoted to other divinities(god or goddess) with faith in their heart, worship Me alone...." ( Bhagabat Gita , 9:23) ** But it is considered a lower type of worship. ** "Controlled by their inherent nature and deprived of knowledge by various desires, worldly-minded men resort to other gods, observing various disciplines" ( Bhagabat Gita , 7:20) "Deep into shade of blinding gloom fall ' Asambhuti's worshippers' (those who worship natural elements). They sink to darkness deeper yet who on Sambhuti (human made things for worship like idols, symbols etc) are intent" (White Yajurveda , 40:9...