How should I worship?

My dear brother, Worship is the highest expression of our servitude to our Lord. The question of how to worship is one of the most important matters of our lives. Servitude to Allah Almighty is done in the way He has informed us, that is, in accordance with the Holy Quran and the Sunnah of our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). As a follower of the Shafi'i school of thought, you can perform your acts of worship by adhering to these fundamental principles. Fundamental Acts of Worship: * Salat (Prayer): Performing the five obligatory daily prayers within their prescribed times with devotion and humility is among the most important acts of worship. Take care to learn the conditions, pillars, and obligatory acts of prayer and perform it accordingly. According to the Shafi'i school of thought, there may be some specific details in the performance of prayer; you can refer to reliable books of Islamic jurisprudence (ilmihal) to learn about them. * Sawm (Fasting): Fasting during the month of Ramadan is obligatory. There are concessions based on health conditions, or excuses such as travel. * Zakat (Charity): It is an act of worship that those who possess a certain amount of wealth must give to the needy. It is important to obtain detailed information about who should give Zakat and how much. * Hajj (Pilgrimage): It is obligatory for those who are able to visit the Kaaba once in their lifetime. Other Acts of Worship and Approaches: * Reciting and Contemplating the Quran: Reciting the Holy Quran, trying to understand its meaning, and reflecting upon it is a great reward. * Making Dua (Supplication): Praying to our Lord in all circumstances, seeking His help, and turning to Him is a requirement of servitude. * Dhikr and Tasbih (Remembrance and Glorification): Remembering Allah and glorifying Him with Tasbih brings peace to hearts and leads to spiritual elevation. * Seeking Knowledge: Learning religious knowledge, knowing what is lawful and unlawful, and performing our acts of worship correctly is essential. * Righteous Deeds: All kinds of righteous deeds, such as doing good, respecting neighbors' rights, being kind to parents, and helping the poor, are acts of worship. Important Points: * Intention (Niyyah): The intention must be sincere in all acts of worship, seeking only the pleasure of Allah. * Sincerity: Acts of worship must be performed with sincerity, away from ostentation. * Avoiding Innovations (Bid'ah): It is important to avoid practices that were not taught by our Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) and were added to the religion later. The Shafi'i school of thought may have its own unique practices, especially in certain details of worship. Therefore, you should consider the jurisprudential views of the school when learning the methods of prayer, ghusl (ritual bath), wudu (ablution), tayammum (dry ablution), and other acts of worship. Remember that Allah Almighty wants His servants to know Him, obey Him, and perform deeds that earn His pleasure. Allah knows best. May Allah accept your acts of worship.