--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: And they were commanded not, but that…" description: "\"And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perfor..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6f/anonymous-1_islam_and-they-were-commanded-not-but-that-the_3102243.jpg" --- # And they were commanded not, but that they should worship… ![“And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat, and that is the right religion.''” quote by Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6f/anonymous-1_islam_and-they-were-commanded-not-but-that-the_3102243.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6f/anonymous-1_islam_and-they-were-commanded-not-but-that-the_3102243.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/c6f/anonymous-1_islam_and-they-were-commanded-not-but-that-the_3102243.jpg) > “And they were commanded not, but that they should worship Allah, and worship none but Him Alone (abstaining from ascribing partners to Him), and perform As-Salat (Iqamat-as-Salat) and give Zakat, and that is the right religion.''” [Anonymous](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/anonymous/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A command to worship only Allah, avoid idolatry, pray, and give charity as core duties. **In simple terms:** Worship one God, pray, give charity. Key Takeaway Follow monotheistic worship and charity. Themes faith devotion charity prayer Mood contemplative serene Type spiritual ethical When to use this quote - daily prayer - charitable giving - community worship Key Concepts monotheism ethical conduct Questions to Reflect On - What does true devotion mean to you? - How can charity impact society? 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