Compiled by: Dr. Raza Abdullah Pasha (Hafizahullah)
Allah Almighty states in the Quran:
"وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ"
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” [Adh-Dhariyat: 56]
Allah created humans and jinn to command them to worship Him. This does not imply that Allah has any need for their worship; rather, the purpose of their creation is for them to establish worship, whether willingly or unwillingly.
Explanation:
Why Did Allah Create Humans and Jinn?
Answer:Allah Almighty states in the Quran:
"وَمَا خَلَقْتُ الْجِنَّ وَالْإِنسَ إِلَّا لِيَعْبُدُونِ"
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.” [Adh-Dhariyat: 56]
Allah created humans and jinn to command them to worship Him. This does not imply that Allah has any need for their worship; rather, the purpose of their creation is for them to establish worship, whether willingly or unwillingly.
Explanation:
- "لِيَعْبُدُونِ" refers to the establishment of worship in all conditions, whether in happiness or adversity.
- Allah's command for worship is not due to any necessity on His part but is a directive for their own benefit and fulfillment of their purpose.