All praise and worship should be directed solely to Allah, and Muhammad is not to be associated with Him in worship.

The Islamic doctrine of Tawhid emphasizes that worship must be directed exclusively to Allah, with no partners or associates. However, the Quranic verses that exalt Muhammad, such as Surah 94:4, suggest that he is not merely a prophet but is granted a significant status that involves sharing in the divine honor. This is further complicated by the fact that Muhammad's name is often invoked alongside Allah's, especially in the Shahada, which states that there is no god but Allah and Muhammad is His messenger. This association raises critical questions about the Islamic understanding of monotheism. If all acts of worship must be directed to Allah alone, how can Muhammad's exaltation be reconciled with this principle? The Christian perspective holds that true worship belongs to God alone, and any elevation of a prophet to a divine status undermines the core tenet of monotheism.