Abundant worship without ethics and good behavior holds no value; both must exist together.
The Holy Quran emphasizes the importance of ethics and good behavior in many verses, indicating that worship without ethics and good deeds holds no value. For instance, Surah Al-Baqarah, verse 177 states: 'Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but (true) righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of his love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [and for freeing slaves].' This verse clearly demonstrates that faith and ethics must coexist. Worship without ethical behavior is like a river that has dried up. Moreover, in Surah Al-Isra, verse 37, Allah advises not to overexert oneself. Therefore, one must live in a way that alongside worship, ethical behavior is also considered. Such a person will not only be cherished by Allah but will also be loved and respected among people. Thus, it can be concluded that divine blessings are bestowed upon those who do not forget purity and ethics in their worship.
Righteousness is not that you turn your faces toward the east or the west, but (true) righteousness is in one who believes in Allah, the Last Day, the Angels, the Book, and the Prophets and gives his wealth, in spite of his love for it, to relatives, orphans, the needy, the traveler, those who ask [and for freeing slaves].
And do not walk upon the earth exultantly. Indeed, you will never tear the earth, nor will you be as tall as the mountains.
In ancient times, there was a man named Hasan who was absorbed in worship, but in his heart, there was no place for love and respect for others. One day, one of his neighbors said to him, 'Does your worship make you forget the needs of others?' Hasan thought about this question and realized the futility of worship without kindness towards others. From that day on, he decided to add a new flavor to his worship by treating others well and helping them alongside his acts of devotion.