What Does Islam Say About the Purpose of Life?
- Muiz As-Siddeeqi
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What Does Islam Say About the Purpose of Life?
Let’s be real.
You were born.
You eat, sleep, work, scroll, stress, survive…
And one day—you die.
But why?
Why were you created?
Why are you breathing right now?
Why does your heart beat without your permission?
Atheism has no answer.
“Just random.”
“Just survive.”
“Just die and decompose.”
But your soul knows that can’t be true.
Islam gives the clearest, most direct answer:
“And I did not create the jinn and mankind except to worship Me.”
— [Surah adh-Dhāriyāt 51:56]
That’s it.
You were created to know, love, obey, and glorify your Creator — Allah.
Not because He needs you.
But because you need Him.
You were made:
— To submit, not to suffer.
— To worship, not wander.
— To find peace, not pain.
— To prepare for eternity, not chase distractions.
Your job, your education, your relationships — they’re part of your journey.
But they’re not your reason.
The real purpose?
To live as a servant of the One who gave you life — and return to Him successfully.
And here’s the mercy:
Allah told you your purpose.
He sent Prophets to show you how.
He revealed the Qur’an to guide you.
He opens the door of repentance even after sin.
So if you're lost, confused, depressed, or empty…
Don't look inside your feelings.
Look toward the One who created your heart in the first place.
The purpose is clear.
The time is short.
And the path is Islam.
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