Who deserves to be Worshiped ?

to my way and the way followed by the Rightly-Guided Caliphs. 24 Hold on to it and
bite it with your molars (do not let go of it), and steer away from any innovation (in
religious affairs and laws), for such innovations are deviations (from the right
path).» (An authentic hadith recorded by Imams Ibn Hibban, Abu Dawood and at-
Tirmidhi) 25
Thus, in matters of religion, one is not permitted to change fundamental
principles of Islamic teachings. Whatever is contrary to them is wrong and
unacceptable. With this strict protection, Islam has been kept as it was revealed, pure
from myths and superstitions as well as from changes that reflect the whims of
people and leaders.
9.4 Belief in the messengers of Allah
Allah has conveyed His message through prophets and messengers, individual
human beings who were selected by Allah to be examples of how the scriptures
were to be understood and implemented. Prophets demonstrated practically, for their
followers, how they should live in accordance with the law. The way of the prophets
is the only way to Allah, because it is the way prescribed by Allah Himself. Without
prophets, people would not know Allah, His attributes or how to worship Him.
The role of the prophets can be summarized as follows:
1. Receive the message from Allah.
2. Deliver this message to the people.
3. Advise people to fear Allah and abide by His commandments.
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He meant specifically the four caliphs who came after him.
hadith: a statement or action of Prophet Muhammad (bpuh) that was remembered and
recorded by his Companions and followers.
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