Understanding your real purpose on Earth

The Meaning of Life!

Since the dawn of time, the ultimate questions have been asked in a number of ways.

Why are we here? Do we serve a greater purpose beyond the pleasure or satisfaction we get from our daily activities–however mundane or heroic they may be? What is life all about?  And what is the purpose of existence? WHAT IS THE MEANING OF MY LIFE?

You might be amazed to learn, that Islam is providing clear and concise answers for these questions.

Most of those who reflect or think about life in any detail will consider and ponder these questions. Some would claim that the purpose of life was to acquire wealth. Yet suppose they were to acquire millions of dollars, what then would they state is their purpose after becoming rich?

If the purpose of life is to become wealthy, there would be no purpose after becoming wealthy.

When we hear of millionaires or members of their families committing suicide, how could we consider the purpose of life would be to gain great wealth?

Disbelievers

For a disbeliever the purpose of this life is to collect and amass great wealth, power and position. Over indulging in eating, drinking, drugs and gambling are a high priority to them. But all of this will not avail them anything good in the grave, on the Day of Judgment or in the Next Life. Eventually he will be faced with the questions:
Now what? 
What's Next?
Where am I going?
What will happen to me?

He will come to know. For sure he will come to know. But then what will the knowledge avail him on the day of Judgment?

Muslims

However for Muslims (followers of the religion Islam) whether he is a child, adolescent, adult or aged person, he is seeking after the Will of the Almighty in all these stages.
His life here on earth although short, is full of purpose and is totally meaningful within the complete framework of total submission (Islam)

*The word for total surrender, submission, obedience, purity of heart and peace in the Arabic language is called Islam*

Worship of the One True Almighty God of the Universe [Allah in Arabic] as a primary goal or aim in life provides a believer with everything he needs to succeed in both this life and the NEXT LIFE.

To a Muslim the whole purpose of life is to worship the One True Almighty God on Terms and under his Conditions.
Islam teaches that this life is only a test or trial for the individual to show him his true nature, and Muslims accept death as not an ending to everything but more as a beginning of the final and lasting life in the Hereafter.

So in the teachings of the True Surrender, Submission, Obedience, In Sincerity and Peace to the Almighty One God [Islam], the line of life and its purpose is logical, clear and simple:

1.The first life is a test

2.The life in the grave is a resting or waiting place before the Day of Judgment

3.The Day of Judgment brings about the clear understanding of what will now happen to the individual based on his own desires and actions

4.The Permanent or Afterlife will either be spend in luxurious splendour or miserable punishment .

Following this clear understanding of life, the Muslim's purpose is clear

First of all, he has no doubt in his mind that:

·        he is only created by Allah 

·        he is going to spend a period of time in this material world

·        he knows he will die 

·        he knows he will spend time in the grave, either pleasant or difficult depending on his own choice of attitude and actions 

·        he knows he will be resurrected for the Day of Judgment 

·        he knows he will be judged according to the most fair of standards by Allah the Almighty

*This life is very meaningful and purposeful to the Believing Muslim, as he realizes that it will determine his outcome and permanent position in the Next Life*

The orders of Allah in His Book-the Holy Quran and His final Messenger-Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him is as follows:

·        Believing and declaring that "There is no god throughout all the Creation of Allah that is worthy of worship, all worship is due only to Allah, alone and He has no partners or helpers nor does He share His Lordship with any of His creations. And Muhammad (PBUH),is the last and final messenger and servant of Almighty Allah, and is the culmination in a long line of prophets sent to mankind throughout man's history, including Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Solomon, Jesus Christ, may Almighty Allah's Peace and Blessings be upon them all." 

·        Establishing the regular five times ritualistic prayer in the stated times

·        Paying the charity tax [about 2.5% of one's holdings - Not his income, annually]

·        Fasting the month of Ramadan

·        Pilgrimage to the House of Allah in Makkah at least once in the life of the person, provided he has the ability and the way is safe

Look how Islam solves the mystery of the puzzle of life. It provides the answers to the questions and concerns of the human beings on all levels and in every aspect. It is really quite simple.


We must come to know our Creator and Ultimate Judge. We must learn to believe in Him, thank Him, praise Him, honour Him and worship Him, alone without any partners from His Creation. We must learn about His Messengers and Prophets, peace be upon them, and the message with which they were all sent. We must learn the Word of God as was directly revealed, preserved and memorized and passed down by memory throughout all the generations of Muslims to the present day.

Those who are in search of truth, having open minds and hearts will recognize this as a message in truth and sincerity. Open your heart and your mind now and ask the Almighty God of the Universe [Allah] to guide you now to His True Way. And then be ready to accept your true purpose in life.

                         

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