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Why did Muhammad order Muslims to only worship God?

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Because God was the only being worthy of worship.

Not Multitudes of Idols or people.

Everything happens according to God's Will.

Therefor God is the only one worth worshiping.

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All God religions are based on monotheism. All God prophets; since start of universe and mankind creation; called their people to worship God as the one and only one God with no partner, no companion, no son, no father, no associate, and no equivalence. God prophets include; among others; Noah, Abraham, Moses, Jesus, and Muhammad (peace be upon them all). Refer to question below for some other details.

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