Types of Idols
Types of Idols Idol worship includes, but is not just restricted to the worship of statues or icons. The Quran cites many forms of idol worship. Some of these are listed below. 1. Calf, statues as idols. [2:51] Yet, when we summoned Moses for forty nights, you worshiped the calf in his absence, and turned wicked.* [21:51-53] Before that, we granted Abraham his guidance and understanding, for we were fully aware of him.* He said to his father and his people, "What are these statues to which you are devoting yourselves?" They said, "We found our parents worshiping them." 2. Worshipping other gods (is worshipping the devil). [4:117] They even worship female gods besides Him; as a matter of fact, they only worship a rebellious devil. 3. Jesus as an idol. [5:72] Pagans indeed are those who say that GOD is the Messiah, son of Mary. The Messiah himself said, "O Children of Israel, you shall worship GOD; my Lord* and your Lord." Anyone who sets up any idol beside ...