If you could find that something, your life would be more beautiful. Something set up as an object or end to be attained. Since islam considers a god to be an entity that is served out of love, deep respect, and anticipation of reward, one can say that the modern world serves many gods. Real meaning and significance comes from understanding and fulfilling gods purposes for putting us on earth.
Its a common thread that unites all of humanity and is an inescapable fact of life. Every human being, be it, rich or poor, believer or nonbeliever, young or old, will all face death. It provides the answers to the questions and concerns of the human beings on all levels and in every aspect. The task of writing a critical and wellinformed introduction to the study of islam that includes the rise of a religious tradition, its texts, the development of the society, its institutions and. His life here on earth although short, is full of purpose and is totally meaningful within the complete framework of total submission islam. Allah in his mercy sent this book of light and guidance to mankind through his prophet muhammad s. God gave other animals guidance systems best suited for their conditions and needs. They taught how to achieve success in this temporary life and the eternal life of the. Muslims are commanded by allah to carry out these duties and to follow the example of the prophet salallaahu alaihi wassallam in the manner they perform these duties. The holy quran in this regard is one of the best ways of knowing the ways in which a person can fulfill this purpose of pleasing almighty allah and give meaning to his or her life. May allah grant sheikh yasin khalid and one islam productions the best rewards. If you will do that with your life, if you will get up every morning and say to yourself, i want to know god, and i want to bring him glory, then you will find the happiness that has eluded you. The purpose of creation for all men and women for all times has been one.
Muslims believe in one god who created the universe and has power over everything within it. The prophets as rolemodels for mankind ideally demonstrated how to lead life. The purpose of life as understood by the believing muslim can be simply stated in only two 2 words. We addressed that question in the previous article and hopefully settled upon god as the answer. As muslims we believe in the one and only creator allah. During the time of wedding celebrations, through all the bright colours and the flashing of cameras, have you ever stopped and wondered what is the purpose of a marriage in islam. Purpose of life in islam the information which i wish to share with you may seen a bit extensive, but when you consider the capacity of the human brain and the capacity that it can store, i am sure that a few pages this article will not overburden you. Oct 22, 2014 islam like all other religions also addresses the what and why of human existence as well. He is the only one worthy of worship and has indeed created us for a purpose. Through the verses of the noble qur an, shaykh khalid yasin expounds upon the creation of the universe and this amazing world we live in and how it came to be. The purpose of life is to know allah, to believe in him and to worship him according to how he wants to be worshipped, this includes that we live our lives according to his commands. The purpose of creation for all men and women for all times has been. And among his signs is this, that he created for you mates from among yourselves.
From recognising the purpose of creation or say the purpose of life to comprehending the purpose of shariah islamic law, the general understanding of the majority of muslims is. Non believers are the enemy and allah allows and commands muslims to fight them and in some verses conver. However, since the growing popularity of islam jeopardized muhammads and his disciples lives, the entire community moved from mecca to medina circa 622 ce. In an attempt to capture and convince the imagination and faculties of reasoning, the quran goes through great length and beauty to expound upon the oceans and rivers, the trees and plants, the birds and insects, the wild and domestic animals, the mountains, the valleys, the expansion of the heavens, the celestial bodies and the universe, the. He has sent many messengers and prophets to guide humanity to the straight path, with muhammad pbuh being the final messenger and the quran being the final revelation. The bible teaches that this life is preparation for eternity. It contains a lot of brief, yet informative articles about different aspects of islam. Islam is the response to humanitys search for meaning. 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. They say that a fool lives to eat and a wise man eats to live. Now, let us turn to the second big question, which is, why are we here. The following lecture by sheikh yasin khalid answered the question what is the purpose of life in islam. Every particle in this creation has a purpose for its existence.
The quraan and islam and m sorry to jump to conclusion but its the only one possible the only definition of god is the one and only, supreme being. Allah almighty sent prophets as guides to teach people the purpose of life and how to lead it. The concept of worship in islam is all encompassing and is. The pillars are important acts of worship that develop the muslim character and strengthen islam. And i created the jinns and men, only for them to worship me51.
He is unique and exalted above everything he creates, and. The importance of the pillars can be remembered by spelling out the word rush. Your life purpose consists of the central motivating aims of your lifethe reasons you get up in the morning. Jan 18, 2020 what are the purposes of the islamic religion. Similarly, in the next life as well, his faith, intentions, attitudes and good deeds will all be weighed into his account as favorable putting him in high esteem with his creator and sustainer. From recognising the purpose of creation or say the purpose of life to comprehending the purpose of shariah islamic law, the general understanding of the majority of muslims is observed to be flawed. Jeffrey lang is an american convert to islam and author of the best selling works struggling to surrender. Islam a brief overview of the history of islam the origin of islam is placed around 610 ce when muhammad, a highly spiritual and religious man who spent months in praying and self contemplation in a secluded cave near the town of mecca, is thought to have received divine messages. Laurence brown the first of the two big questions in life is, who made us. Meaning of life in islam arab news uae ranks among top 10 countries in coronavirus treatment. Please listen to the amazing lecture by sheikh yasin khalid and write the purpose of your life in the comment section below.
How can things as minute as antibodies have a significant role to play, where fully developed humans are free of purpose. You may have observed the beautiful nature around you and wondered at the beautiful creation each of which exists for a purpose. For others, their purpose lies in their responsibilities to their family or friends. But true christianity and true understanding of the purpose of life is very practical and beneficial for this life. Its simple guidelines are applicable in every walk and every aspect of life. Islam like all other religions also addresses the what and why of human existence as well. Grow up, get an education, get a good job, start a family. For some people, purpose is connected to vocationmeaningful, satisfying work. This guidance enables us to live a successful and blessed life in all aspects.
I want to know the purpose of my life islam hashtag. Something set up as an object or end to be attained 1. Islamfaith is a team of ordinary muslims with an immense love for the real, pure islam and the message it brings peace, surrender, submission to the almightly god. The most basic question everyone faces in life is why am i here. One does not prepare for death by prepaying funeral services or selecting a coffin in advance. The sky exists to provide a favorable living condition on earth.
Jan 12, 2017 if you want to know the purpose of your life. Or maybe youre a nonconformist and you need to blaze your own trail. The fertile ground exists so that crops could grow in it. The point of view that islam gives pertaining to human existence is quite different from other religions where in some there is no purpose for human existence, or if. This move became a crucial event in the history of islam and came to be known as hijra. Jan 24, 2019 purpose of life an islamic perspective if we were to say muslims are far from islam both in understanding and implementation, it would not be an exaggeration. May 09, 2016 purpose of life is a thought provoking talk by sheikh khalid yasin. This is not my opinion, but what is written in the quran the goal is for the whole world to become muslims and everyone to submit to allah. Through the verses of the noble quran, shaykh khalid yasin expounds upon the creation of the universe and this amazing world we live in and how it came to be. Migrating birds can navigate, even on overcast days, by how light is polarized as it passes through the clouds. Islam addresses the reason of what and why of human existence. He explains how within the quran he found the practical answers to his most pressing philosophical questions of why evil exists, who is god and the purpose of life.
It is about fulfilling ones purpose in life to worship allah alone, to live according to his commandments, and perform good deeds. Without knowledge ofthe purpose of life, human existence loses all meaning and is consequently wasted, and the reward of an eternal life of happiness in the hereafter is completely destroyed. Purpose can guide life decisions, influence behavior, shape goals, offer a sense of direction, and create meaning. With his logical style of argument, the shaykh answers these questions with much wisdom. God, the all wise, did not create us to simply wander aimlessly or to only fulfil our basic instincts and desires. Rather, we have a higher purpose to acknowledge and worship god alone, so that we live upon the guidance of our creator. Pamphlets recommended for general distribution to nonmuslims. The word for total surrender, submission, obedience, purity of heart and peace in the arabic language is islam. Feeling happy is a great thing, but as muslims, we must never forget our real purpose in life. How then can one claim that us as human beings have no purpose for our being. Here is a chapter from my first book, the basic values of islam, about the value of purpose. Follow his heartfelt, rational exploration of the quran as he connects the dots to figure out what god truly wants from the human being. This and more leads one to ascribe purpose to his creation.
Purpose of life in islam by sheikh yasin khalid part 3 of 3 this lecture was prepared by one islam productions. In this lecture kamal explains the purpose of life in brief. Even at night, we have the moon for light and the stars for navigation. When trying to understand the concept of god in islam, it is important to discuss the status of jesus, given the widespread confusion and claims about his nature. The term worship to a muslim includes any and all acts of obedience to almighty allah. Our purpose in life as christians is to know god and bring him glory. Total surrender to allah, submission, obedience, purity of heart, and peace. Many people were impressed by verses of the quran and converted to islam out of their free will. The quran teaches us that every human being is born conscious of god, 7. In short, almighty allah has guided people to the purpose of life that is worshipping him and seeking his pleasure.
Islamfaith is a team of ordinary muslims with an immense love for the real, pure islam and the message it brings peace. Monotheism, belief in one god, is the most important and foundational concept in islam. Worshipping allah by accepting allahs will over his own. We as a muslim have a clear perception in our mind that the creation o this world and humankind is to praise and worship of our creator. On the other hand, modern life lacks a single center, a single orientation, a single goal, a single purpose. Look how islam solves the mystery of the puzzle of life. Muslims believe there is another life after death and a belief about what exactly will happen. The point of view that islam gives pertaining to human existence is quite different from other religions where in some there is no purpose for human existence, or if there is any, it is beyond human comprehension. If we were to say muslims are far from islam both in understanding and implementation, it would not be an exaggeration. This website is for people of various faiths who seek to understand islam and muslims. The concept of worship in islam is all encompassing and is not merely restricted to praying. Some impressions of an american convert to islam, even angels ask. Purpose of life an islamic perspective ahlal hadith. To a muslim the whole purpose of life is ibadah or worship to the one true almighty god on terms and under his conditions.
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