In Islam, *‘Ibādah* (worship) extends beyond formal rituals to encompass every action done with sincere devotion to Allah. The verb *‘Abada* defines the very relationship between creation and the Creator (*‘Abd* and *Rabb*).

Associate *‘Abada* with Surah Al-Fatiha: *Iyyāka na‘budu wa iyyāka nasta‘īn* ('You alone we worship and You alone we ask for help').