Identify And Explain How Islam Guide Adherents In Their Worship Of Allah

With reference to the above stimulus, Explain how Islam guides adherents to follow the example of Prophet Muhammad in their worship of Allah.

The foundation of Islam lies in adherents' sacrifices to worship Allah by following the example of Prophet Muhammad. The principal belief of Tawhid reinforces the submission to Allah as the one God of Islam, and hence their fulfilling an authentic Muslim life. Muslims central way of submission is through the Five Pillars, in particular Salat and Sawm, which Prophet Muhammad exemplified throughout his lifetime.With adherents following the example of Prophet Muhammad, documented in the Qu’ran and Hadith, they are able to say that everything they do is for Allah, as he is the “Lord of the worlds.” according

The Quran suggests that those who are struggling can ‘seek help through patience and prayer. Indeed, Allah is with the patient,’ (Surah 2:153). This highlights that those adherents who dedicate time to being attuned with themselves and their natural surroundings through Salat will be brought closer to Allah, for he is with the patient. Salat is lived out by Prophet Muhammad during the Laylatul-Qadr, the night where Angel Jibril first revealed the Qur’an to Muhammad. Muhammad then received the instruction of Salat and guided adherents to follow his example and complete "prayer…for Allah". Muslims can also turn to Muhammad’s Final Sermon for guidance on submitting to Allah since they are told to “worship God, perform your five daily prayers...” . United Muslims Australia (UMA) is an organisation that focuses on keeping Islamic spirit alive in adherents throughout their lives in accordance with the Qur’an and Sunnah. UMA holds a mosque in Padstow which offers a variety of services including the 5 daily prayers. The mosque allows for adherents in the area to further deepen their worship to Allah by allowing themselves to participate in services of Salat. Accordingly, the Islamic Pillar of Salat is evident in the examples of Muhammad and in sacred texts and writings which assists adherents with their prayers to

During Laylat-ul-Miraj, the Prophet Muhammad was urged to visit Yathrib, where Muhammad spent the next decade as the messenger of Allah, teaching Muslims regular fasting. Muhammad’s mission helped guide adherents of Islam through their worship of Allah by participating in the act of fasting during Ramadan. AusRelief is an organisation which supplies food-packs to support adherents that don't have enough food for the month of Ramadan. This organisation allows for adherents to participate in Sawn and help build a connection with Allah during the month of Ramadan, following Muhammad. The act of fasting goes beyond physical deprivation, but effectively enhances a spiritual connection with Allah reinforced by “the smell of the breath of a man fasting is better with Allah than the scent of musk.” (Maliks Muwatta Book 18, Hadith 58). Thus, the Islamic pillar of Sawm is highlighted in the life of Muhammad and the sacred texts and writings of Islam to further guide adherents in their worship to Allah through their