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Son of Aa'ishah(R.A)
The Purpose of Life
What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist? These are questions that most people
ask at some time in their lives. Allah (Almighty God) gives us a clear answer: And I
created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me [Qur’an 51:56].
Allah (Almighty God) is our Creator, and our purpose in life is to know and worship
Him. When we realize our purpose in life and act accordingly, we achieve our full
potential as human beings. We gain peace in this life, and salvation in the hereafter.
Worship in Islam is a comprehensive term that includes everything that Allah
(Almighty God) loves and is pleased with, whether it is a belief, a word, or a deed.
The essence of worship is Allah-consciousness. Therefore, it encompasses not only
the ritual acts of worship such as prayer and fasting, but also includes patience,
sincerity and kindness. In fact, any act – even a mundane worldly action such as
going to work or feeding one’s family, can be considered an act of worship if one’s
intention is to please Allah (Almighty God) thereby.
Islam teaches that all human beings are born pure - in a state of original sinlessness,
as opposed to a state of “Original Sin”. By becoming a Muslim, all of one’s past sins
are forgiven, and one returns to the sinless state in which Allah (Almighty God)
created him or her.
Subsequently, if we fall into sin during the course of our lives, we must never despair.
The door of repentance is open for those who seek it. Allah (Almighty God) says:
Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily,
He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience,
and in repentance [Qur'an 17:25]. On the Day of Judgment, Allah (Almighty God)
will Judge us according to his infinite Mercy and Justice, and assign us to everlasting
paradise or hell.
What is the meaning of life? Why do we exist? These are questions that most people
ask at some time in their lives. Allah (Almighty God) gives us a clear answer: And I
created not the jinn and mankind except that they should worship Me [Qur’an 51:56].
Allah (Almighty God) is our Creator, and our purpose in life is to know and worship
Him. When we realize our purpose in life and act accordingly, we achieve our full
potential as human beings. We gain peace in this life, and salvation in the hereafter.
Worship in Islam is a comprehensive term that includes everything that Allah
(Almighty God) loves and is pleased with, whether it is a belief, a word, or a deed.
The essence of worship is Allah-consciousness. Therefore, it encompasses not only
the ritual acts of worship such as prayer and fasting, but also includes patience,
sincerity and kindness. In fact, any act – even a mundane worldly action such as
going to work or feeding one’s family, can be considered an act of worship if one’s
intention is to please Allah (Almighty God) thereby.
Islam teaches that all human beings are born pure - in a state of original sinlessness,
as opposed to a state of “Original Sin”. By becoming a Muslim, all of one’s past sins
are forgiven, and one returns to the sinless state in which Allah (Almighty God)
created him or her.
Subsequently, if we fall into sin during the course of our lives, we must never despair.
The door of repentance is open for those who seek it. Allah (Almighty God) says:
Your Lord knows best what is in your inner-selves. If you are righteous, then, verily,
He is Ever Most Forgiving to those who turn unto Him again and again in obedience,
and in repentance [Qur'an 17:25]. On the Day of Judgment, Allah (Almighty God)
will Judge us according to his infinite Mercy and Justice, and assign us to everlasting
paradise or hell.
