قرآن اور دیگر ادیان میں عبادات کا تقابل: تحقیقی جائزہ

Comparative Study of Worship in the Qur’an and Other Religions: A Research Review

Abstract

This research paper presents a comparative study of the concept and practice of worship in the Qur'an and other major religions, highlighting both common elements and fundamental differences. The study begins by examining the Qur'anic concept of worship, emphasizing its linguistic, technical, and theological dimensions. It explains that worship in Islam is a comprehensive way of life founded upon the principles of monotheism (Tawḥīd), sincerity (Ikhlāṣ), obedience to Allah, and moral accountability. The research further explores the objectives of worship in the Qur'an, including spiritual purification, God-consciousness (Taqwā), moral development, and the establishment of a balanced individual and society. Subsequently, the paper analyzes the concepts and practices of worship in Judaism, Christianity, Hinduism, and Buddhism. It discusses their major forms of worship, religious rituals, spiritual objectives, and theological foundations. Through a comparative analysis, the study identifies several common aspects among religions, such as prayer, charity, fasting, moral discipline, and spiritual devotion, while also demonstrating their significant doctrinal differences. The findings reveal that although all religions recognize the importance of worship as a means of spiritual elevation and ethical refinement, the Islamic concept remains unique because it integrates every aspect of human life into worship under the guidance of divine revelation. Unlike other religious traditions where worship is often confined to rituals or sacred institutions, the Qur'an presents worship as a holistic system encompassing faith, ethics, social conduct, economic dealings, and personal responsibilities. The study concludes that the Qur'anic concept of worship offers a comprehensive, balanced, and universal framework that ensures both individual spiritual growth and collective social well-being while preserving the absolute oneness of Allah.