[24]. That of greeting and respect, not of worship, which was permissible before the time of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ).
[25]. Allāh led many Prophets to the desert. Abraham, Ishmael, Jacob, Moses, Jesus and Muhammad all had desert experiences. It was in the desert that Allāh prepared Moses, Jesus and Muhammed. In the desert, we learn to rely on Allāh and trust Him. True safety isn’t determined by our location. It comes with trust in Allāh who goes with us regardless of where we are.