Who deserves to be Worshiped ?

12. THE MORAL SYSTEM IN ISLAM
Islam has unique moral teachings that call for strengthening the relationship between
humans and their Lord, as well as with one another. They also call for us to correct
and improve ourselves, both inwardly and outwardly.
12.1 Relationship with the Lord
In the Quran, Allah calls us to correct and strengthen our relationship with Him and
to draw close to Him through spiritual and physical acts of worship such as prayer,
Hajj, supplication, and charity. In addition, the Quran calls us to seek knowledge
about Allah through His names and attributes. This instils fear and awe of the Lord
in our hearts and establishes discipline in applying Allah’s commands and
prohibitions.
The Prophet (bpuh) also instructed us to remember Allah at all times and in every
situation. This creates a permanent connection between our Lord and us, and it
instils stability, strength and tranquillity in our hearts. It is one means of protecting
against evil and vice, since Muslims will be reminded constantly that Allah is
watching their every action. The Prophet (bpuh), for example, taught specific
invocations to be uttered when going to sleep, before entering the lavatory, before
sexual intercourse, while travelling, when in fear, upon entering or leaving the
house, the first thing in the morning and in the afternoon, when afflicted by distress,
anxiety or misfortune, when burdened by debt or poverty, upon entering a
graveyard, when stopping for a rest or setting up camp, and in many other situations.
12.2 Relationships with people in general
The Quran promotes behaviour that strengthens and reinforces social relationships;
for example, it places great importance on the role of the family. Treating parents
kindly, maintaining good relations with other family members, seeing to the rights
and needs of spouses and children and dealing with them with love and mercy, and
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