Every Limb of the Body Must Worship Allah

Every limb of the body has some act of worship to perform. Let us take the eyes as an example.
The eyes worship Allah by looking at what they are commanded to look at.

Allah says: "Will they not look at the kingdom of the heavens and the Earth." [ Sûrah al-A`râf:
185]
He also says: "Say: Travel through the Earth and look upon what was the end of those who
rejected faith." [ Sûrah al-An`âm: 11]

Using the gift of sight can be an act of worship. It is worship to look upon the Creation of Allah
and marvel at its perfection. It is worship to use one's eyes to read and acquire knowledge.

The ears also have their designated acts of worship. They are used to listen to what pleases
Allah, like the recitation of the Qur’ân, the remembrance of His name, and the acquisition of
knowledge. This is why Allah says: "Surely the hearing, the sight, the heart, all of these shall be
questioned." [ Sûrah al-Isrâ’: 36]

The Prophet (peace be upon him) has told us that Allah says: "My servant continues to come
closer to me with voluntary acts of worship until I love him, and if I love him, I become his
hearing by which he hears, and his sight by which he sees." [ Sahîh al-Bukhârî (6502)] Such a
person gives the attention of his or her hearing and sight to only what is pleasing to Allah.

The hands have their worship to do as well. They give in charity and engage in numerous good
works. They are used for the prevention of evil. The Prophet (peace be upon him) said:

"Whoever amongst you sees something wrong being done, he should change it with his hands.
If he cannot do that, then with his tongue. If he cannot do that, then at least in his heart, and this
is the weakest of faith." [Sahîh Muslim (49)]

Greeting others and shaking hands with them is worship, since this wipes away sins and
purifies the heart.

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By Sheikh Salman al-Oadah

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