This angelic state is attainable through Itikaf...

This angelic state is attainable through Itikaf, especially for the younger generation, who are more receptive to the teachings of the and more capable of transformation. Attaining the Ultimate Goal of Worship through Itikaf Now that it is clear that the mission of the prophets was to invite humanity to the knowledge of God and to free people from the darkness of idolatry and the servitude of Satan, it is fitting to ask: what is the ultimate purpose of worship itself?

The Noble Quran declares worship as the very purpose of creation: “I did not create the jinn and humankind except to worship Me” . [8] Although this verse identifies worship as the goal of human creation, it is not the final goal; rather, it is a means to achieve piety (taqwa). For the Quran also says: “O mankind! Worship your Lord who created you and those before you, that you may attain piety” .

[9] Of course, piety, like worship, is the intermediate goal of human creation, because it is the basis for achieving other goals and the best path to achieving “salvation” . “Take provisions, for indeed the best provision is piety” . [10] “And be mindful of God, that you may prosper” . [11] Clearly, a provision is not the destination itself. Salvation, too, has degrees, and its highest degree is the meeting with God (liqa’ Allah).

The highest level of piety, which is sincerity in worship or the worship of those who are free from the fear of Hell and the hope of Paradise, does not lead except to meeting God, and not all pious people have such a high aspiration that the Quran says that whoever hopes to meet his Lord should do righteous deeds and not associate anyone with the worship of his Lord. “Whoever hopes to meet his Lord should do righteous deeds and associate none with Him in worship” .

[12] Thus, worship paves the way to piety, and piety serves as the provision for attaining salvation and the encounter with God. Piety is both the goal of worship and its prerequisite, for without worship one cannot achieve piety, and without piety none of one’s deeds are accepted by God: “Indeed, God accepts only from those who are pious” .

[13] Of course, basic acceptance differs from perfect acceptance, for the condition of acceptance is piety within the act itself, even if it is not observed in all other deeds. But to reach the highest level of acceptance, one must cultivate a comprehensive and enduring state of piety.