Subconscious Act

merely to act justly but to rise with the banner of justice. You must be prepared to eradicate oppression and establish justice and fairness. As believers, your role is to be the support that justice needs to be upheld” (Tafheem al-Quran, Chapter Al-Nisa, Note 164). Observe how, due to a difference in perspective, an individual, personal command unconsciously transformed into a call for global revolution. 2. The Concept of Worship in Arabic In Arabic, the concept of ‘ibadah (worship) is often explained in lexicons using the word khudu‘, which means humbling oneself, bowing, or lowering oneself before someone. It is an internal, sensory state that begins in the heart and manifests outwardly through one’s actions. However, for the mindset in question, envisioning ‘ibadah as a sensory, heartfelt state is challenging. In this interpretation, the ultimate concept of Deen is its establishment as a complete system on earth—in other words, Deen in its final form is viewed as a physical structure rather than a heartfelt state. Consequently, the concept of khudu‘ has shifted in their mind. Here are some translations that illustrate this change: (a) Al-‘ibadah: Worship, as defined here, refers to obedience that is carried out with full submission.