The Christian worship of Jesus by imitation is exemplified in this famous hymn:
To be like Jesus, to be like Jesus; all I ask, to be like Him.
All through life's journey from earth to Glory; all I ask, to be like Him.
The Muslim worship of Mohammad by imitation is exemplified in Quran 33:21
Ye have indeed in the Messenger of Allah a beautiful pattern (of conduct) for any one whose hope is in Allah and the Final Day, and who engages much in the Praise of Allah.
And is stated clearly by Shaikh Abdur Rahman Abdul Khaliq
“Those who believe in Muhammad, sleep in the manner he slept; purify themselves in the manner he purified himself; and adhere to his practice in the way they eat, drink, and clothe themselves.” Source
The following arrangement shows the hierarchy of worship based on the energy consumed by the devotee. We live in a universe of energy. Everything we do is based on energy including the rituals of worship.
Highest Form (most energy)……….Lowest Form (least energy)
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