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The preference of the word ‘abd rather than the Messenger (Nabî) or Muhammad indicates exaltation of the Messenger, alludes to the elevated attribute of ‘ibâdah, corroborates the command 1 اُعْبُدُوا and hints at the repulsion of wahm about the Messenger ‘Alayhissalâm since he performed ‘ibâdah and recited the Qur'an more than anyone. Perform tafakkur on this!