Can too much worship harm you or your family?

Question

What are your conclusions and thoughts based on this? Does this say anything to you?

"Regular meetings are mandatory for Muslims to stay connected with their community. But all Islamic organisations should adopt a "Family First" policy if they are serious about being vehicles of Islam. Lectures and conferences can only give people theoretical knowledge. You may fully understand the status of women in Islam, or the duties of wives, for example, but your trial is to see if you can behave in this manner at home. Each trial that your family presents to you is a means for inner purification, and serves as the practical training and test of your faith.

Denying companionship to your wife and children is not the meaning of Ibrahim's sacrifice. At no time did Ibrahim give up or sacrifice his relationship with his sons or his wives in order to follow Allah. Nor did he leave his sons' religious education and moral upbringing to their mothers while he went off to make dawah.

His sons were a priority in their father's life, and they had a close relationship. When Ibrahim was ready and willing to sacrifice his first-born son to Allah, it was not because Ismail was a victim of paternal coldness or neglect. Rather, he was the recipient of prophetic understanding. It was as a result of the strength of this father-son bond, that father and son were united in full submission to the command of Allah.

Answer 1

As salaamu 'alaikym warahmatullahi warbaraktu, my sister and my friend.

Can there be such a thing as too much worship for a Muslim?

This one thinks that to be a righteous and devout Muslim, one should live with the awarenss of Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala at all times, in all places and in regards to and with all else that exist as all such comes from Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala and is sustained by His Will.

Ibrahim trusted Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala so completely that he was willing to sacrifice his first born son, Ismail. Ismail trusted both Allah Subhann wa Ta'ala and his father so much that he told his father to do what Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala had instructed him to do and that he, Ismail, would bear the same as obedience to Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala. What a marvelous expression of faith!

This one agrees that it is imperative upon all fathers to not be abscent from the lives of their families. Such is also stressed in the Holy Qur'an as well as taught by the life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace be uopn him , his family and his followers.

As children learn more from the actions of their parents then from what they are told and instructed by the same, it is also imperative that the children see their parents performing the five daily prayers, especially when they are praying as a family in their home.

It is also imperative, if the parents would hope to be blessed with children who would grow up to be righteous and devout Muslims that the children see their parents practice their faith throughout each day, whether at work or at home as well as receiving instrutions and explanations of the same faith practices from and by their parents.

These things would seem true regardless of what faith one has chosen to practice but, sadly, many of all faiths fail to put such into pracitce or make a habit of such beneficial actions.

May Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala continue to bless you and your family May you all grow stronger each day in you faith and the practice of the same. May the Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, his family and his followers, welcome you all into paradise.

(smile, this Buddhist sounds much like a Muslim! This one has great respect for Islam, the religion of peace through the complete submission of ones self to Allah Subhanna wa Ta'ala and for the Muslims this one has met, who were generous, kind and loving people.)

Ma'a salaam, and may it all be well with you.

Answer 2

From a Christians point of view, there is a possibility of neglecting your family responsibilites. We must be balanced
(Proverbs 13:18) The one neglecting discipline [comes to] poverty and dishonor, but the one keeping a reproof is the one that is glorified.

Answer 3

Although I don't agree with your doctrine, I will say this...

How can making the living God the center of your life be wrong? How can there be too much worship? How could we ever spend too much time praising God for all He has done?

I have made God the center of my life, He is in everything that I do, He is my life. I don't deny time to my family, friends or work. God is everywhere I am. In my relationship with Him, I talk with Him any time...any place.

I live my life to glorify Him.

I hope this helps. Peace to you.

Answer 4

Yes.

Preachers generally prefer advising constant prayer -- not education. Some may lose sleep over their religion. Overdone, this may cause brain damage.

Answer 5

I agree. Applicable across the board.

Answer 6

worship no not if its directed correctly .. religeous ritual i think yes ..