PURPOSE OF LIFE _ ISLAM

PURPOSE OF LIFE_ ISLAM

What Does Islam Say About Life's Purpose?

Assalamu alaykum warahmatullah wabarakatuh

Have you ever asked yourself these questions?

"What is purpose of life?"

           "My life?"

            "Your life?"

People everywhere are asking the question;" what is the purpose of life?"and " why are we here?" You might be amazed to learn, that Islam is providing clear and concise answer for these questions. 

Most of those who reflect about life in any detail will consider and ponder these questions as there are people asking the questions. Some would hold that the purpose of life was to acquire wealth. If they were to acquire millions of dollars, what then would be their purpose after doing so?

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

The fact that when people approach their purpose here in this life from the aspect of only gaining wealth, after collecting the money they have dreamed of their lives loose purpose and they live in restless tension suffering from a feeling of worthlessness.

How could wealth be the aim of life? Could acquiring of wealth guarantee happiness? Of course not. When we hear of millionaires or their family members committing suicide, how could we then consider gaining of wealth as the purpose of life?

A child would obviously prefer a new toy to a deposit slip for a million dollars.

A teenager does not consider millions of dollars in the bank as substitute for movies, videos and hanging out with friends.

A person in his 80s or 90s would never consider holding onto his wealth in place of spending to hold onto or regain health.

This proves that money is not the main purpose at all stages of one's life.

Wealth can do little or nothing to bring happiness to one who is a disbeliever in Almighty God.

Wealth and it's accumulation as a purpose would be doomed to a temporary success at best and in the end it would only spell out self destruction.

What is the use of wealth to a person without belief? He would always fear his end and would always be skeptical of everything.

Worship of the one Almighty God of the universe (Allah) as a primary goal or aim in life, provides a believer with everything we need to succeed in both this life and the Next life.
To a Muslim the whole purpose of life is "ibadah" or worship to a Muslim includes any and all acts of obedience to Almighty Allah.
Similarly, in the Next life as well, his Faith, intentions, attitudes and good deeds will be weighed into his account as favorable putting him in high esteem with his Creator and Sustainer.
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 Muslim's permanent purpose is to surrender,submit,obey, in purity and peace to Allah the Almighty, carrying out His order and staying in some form of worship to Him as much as possible everyday.
The purpose of life as understood by the Believing Muslim can simply be stated in only two (2) words: "obey God".
Our only purpose and salvation lie in these two words.
We must come to know our Creator, Sustainer, and ultimate Judge. We must learn to believe in Him, thank Him, praise Him alone without any partners from His creation.
We must learn the word of God as was directly revealed, preserved and memorized, and passed down by memory throughout all the generation 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.
We ask Almighty Allah to guide us onto the right path.