The criterion of the «worship» (‘ibada) concept from the point of view of Islamic dogma

This article is a study of the term ‘ibada (worship) through prism Sunni dogma, or rather criterion measure, with help which it can be determined that some act mental aspiration person considered to not worship from point view Theology. important in order correctly assess person's actions context monotheism and polytheism. A review sources literature on this topic indicates theologians time al-Salaf al-Salih present day knew about criterion, conviction divinity someone respect whom humility manifested. Unfortunately, medieval theologian Ibn-Taymiyya, whose legacy became foundation for followers Salafism (Wahhabism), ignored his definition worship. turn led fact masses Muslims were accused disbelief (kufr) polytheism (shirk). Their particular judged as else except Allah. Currently, similar accusations against by supporters Wahhabi doctrine still happen occur. However, even among them there are those who critical heritage their authorities admit fallacy absence works.