AL-MA’BÛD -  معبود

Literally means any object, entity, or idol that is offered ‘ibâdah as an Ilah; any object to which the attributes of an Ilah are ascribed. It encompasses anything — including the desires of one's nafs or physical idols — whose commands are blindly obeyed and whose prohibitions are avoided.

As an Islamic Term: One of the Beautiful Names of Allah, signifying the True Object of ‘ibâdah. He is the Only One Who deserves to be worshipped, and the Sole Supreme Being toward Whom ‘ubûdiyyah must be directed.