“Worship is common to all religions. What differs is only the manner and style of worship. That which is unique in Islamic mode of worship is that it contains features from the mode of prayers found in other religions…. The institution of Islamic prayer is a most highly developed system, covering every human requirement.
It should be remembered at the outset that the purpose of worship is not just bowing to a Superior Being and paying homage to His greatness… the benefit of prayer is drawn by the worshipper himself and in no way can it be taken as a favour to God.” more…