Allah commands the angels to prostrate to Adam, which shows that Allah allows worship of others besides Himself.

In Islamic theology, prostration is an act of worship that is exclusively due to Allah. However, the Quran recounts that Allah commanded the angels to prostrate to Adam, which raises questions about the nature of worship and the uniqueness of Allah's divinity. This command can be understood as a demonstration of Adam's special status as the first human and a reflection of God's creative power rather than an endorsement of worshiping Adam. Furthermore, the act of prostration in this context serves to honor Adam as God's creation, not to equate him with Allah. Therefore, the command does not imply that Allah is guilty of shirk, as the intention behind the act and the relationship between the Creator and His creation remain distinct and clear. In Christianity, worship is directed solely to God, and any honor given to creation does not detract from God's unique position as the sole object of worship.