Mohamed, Ph.D
2 min readOct 3, 2023

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In Islam, consecration is known as "Taqdis" or "Tahmid." It is an important act of worship through which Muslims dedicate their deeds and actions to Allah (SWT) and seek His guidance and blessings. Quranic verse 51:56 states that "I have not created jinn and mankind except to worship Me."

Muslims perform Taqdis in various ways, including reciting supplications before and after every act of worship, such as prayer, reciting Quran, performing ablution, and eating food. As Allah (SWT) says in Quranic verse 2:172, "So eat of that [food] upon which the name of Allah has been mentioned if you are believers in His verses."

Muslims also consecrate their wealth by giving a portion of it as charity (Zakat), which is an act of purifying their wealth and seeking Allah's blessings. Quranic verse 2:110 states that "And establish prayer and give zakah, and whatever good you put forward for yourselves — you will find it with Allah. Indeed, Allah of what you do, is Seeing."

Muslims also consecrate their places of worship, such as Masjids, by performing prayers and reciting Quran in them and taking proper care of their cleanliness and upkeep. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) says in Sahih Bukhari: “The earth has been made for me (and for my followers) a place for praying and a thing to perform Tayammum, therefore anyone (of my followers) can pray wherever the time of a prayer is due."

In Islam, consecration is essential because it helps individuals to recognize and acknowledge their dependence on Allah (SWT) in every aspect of their lives. It reminds them that all things are created and sustained by Allah, and it is their duty to give thanks and strive for His pleasure in all their endeavors. As Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said in Sahih Bukhari: "Allah is pleased with His servant who says: Alhamdu lillah when he takes a morsel of food and drinks a draught of water."

In the end, consecration is an important practice in Islam as it helps Muslims to maintain a strong and healthy relationship with Allah (SWT) by dedicating their actions, wealth, and places of worship to Him. It is a means of seeking Allah's blessings and guidance, and it reminds Muslims of their responsibility towards their Creator and the wider community. Quranic verse 7:29 states that "Say, ‘My Lord has ordered justice and that you maintain yourselves [in worship] at every place [or time] of prostration, and invoke Him, sincere to Him in religion."
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Mohamed, Ph.D
Mohamed, Ph.D

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