Arabic · noun · Faith & Sacred History

Ibadat

इबादत

said i-baa-DAT

also written: ibadah

Meaning

Worship; the servant's devotion and obedience to God, the outer frame within which the inner life grows.

Literally: worship, service

Usage & notes

Iqbal urges that worship be alive with love and meaning, never the empty husk of habit.

Related words

Spiritual austerity and disciplined exercise undertaken to train and purify the lower self.

A devout worshipper given to constant prayer and ritual devotion.